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SH54 WTE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 94,674 miles on the clock, averaging 7,221 miles per year, below 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 WTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,221

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,264
Average per year7,221
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH54 WTE 26k43k60k78k95k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage88,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage82,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage75,607 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage58,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage51,228 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage42,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage34,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage26,169 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH54 WTE

What car is SH54 WTE?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 WTE?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 WTE was 94,674 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 WTE passed its MOT?

SH54 WTE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2017.

Is SH54 WTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH54 WTE 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 WTE?

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