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SH54 XJD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 166,472 miles on the clock, averaging 12,319 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 XJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,319

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 reading166,472 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,319
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH54 XJD 32k65k99k133k166k '07'18'13

Check SH54 XJD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,931 miles
PASS
Mileage153,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,226 miles
PASS
Mileage143,315 miles
Since last MOT+12,015 miles
PASS
Mileage131,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,300 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage119,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage109,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,525 miles
Since last MOT+15,788 miles
PASS
Mileage93,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,737 miles
Since last MOT+15,921 miles
PASS
Mileage77,816 miles
Since last MOT+15,370 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,446 miles
Since last MOT+12,439 miles
PASS
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage38,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage31,804 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 XJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 XJD

What car is SH54 XJD?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 XJD?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 XJD was 166,472 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 XJD passed its MOT?

SH54 XJD has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.

Is SH54 XJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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