Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 103,852 miles on the clock, averaging 7,201 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 SM54 YNR
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,852 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,201 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM54 YNR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SM54 YNR
What car is SM54 YNR?
SM54 YNR is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM54 YNR?
The last recorded mileage for SM54 YNR was 103,852 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM54 YNR passed its MOT?
SM54 YNR has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2019.
Is SM54 YNR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 YNR 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 SM54 YNR?
SM54 YNR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.