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SH54 WTJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 76,408 miles on the clock, averaging 3,647 miles per year, well 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 WTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,647

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,503
Average per year3,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 WTJ 26k39k51k64k76k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage72,905 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage69,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage66,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage60,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage53,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage46,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage42,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage38,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage34,797 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,745 miles
Since last MOT+530 miles
PASS
Mileage34,215 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage33,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage32,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage26,133 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 WTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 WTJ

What car is SH54 WTJ?

SH54 WTJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH54 WTJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 WTJ was 76,408 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 WTJ passed its MOT?

SH54 WTJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2021.

Is SH54 WTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH54 WTJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH54 WTJ?

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