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SH54 UTY

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 141,165 miles on the clock, averaging 9,257 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SH54 UTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,257

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,705
Average per year9,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 UTY 9k42k75k108k141k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,165 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage139,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage134,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage129,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,236 miles
PASS
Mileage118,157 miles
Since last MOT+14,537 miles
PASS
Mileage103,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage95,393 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,383 miles
Since last MOT+12,201 miles
PASS
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,765 miles
PASS
Mileage72,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage63,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage53,317 miles
Since last MOT+12,651 miles
PASS
Mileage40,666 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage30,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,997 miles
PASS
Mileage21,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage13,145 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage9,069 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 UTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 UTY

What car is SH54 UTY?

SH54 UTY is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH54 UTY?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 UTY was 141,165 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 UTY passed its MOT?

SH54 UTY has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2021.

Is SH54 UTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH54 UTY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH54 UTY?

SH54 UTY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.