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SH54 XJC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 110,088 miles on the clock, averaging 7,698 miles per year, around 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 XJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,698

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,980
Average per year7,698
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH54 XJC 17k40k63k87k110k '07'19'13

Check SH54 XJC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage106,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage101,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage97,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage91,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage83,993 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,992 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,977 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage67,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,840 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage59,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage48,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage37,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage28,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage16,869 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 XJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 XJC

What car is SH54 XJC?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 XJC?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 XJC was 110,088 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 XJC passed its MOT?

SH54 XJC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2019.

Is SH54 XJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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