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SN54 NKE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1396cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
ColourGreen
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 1396cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 134,581 miles on the clock, averaging 8,125 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SN54 NKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,125

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year48
Average per year8,125
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN54 NKE 12k43k73k104k135k '07'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,581 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage129,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage125,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage121,770 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage114,148 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage108,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage103,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage97,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage88,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage80,341 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage72,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,672 miles
PASS
Mileage65,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage54,268 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,243 miles
Since last MOT+15,328 miles
PASS
Mileage38,915 miles
Since last MOT+14,287 miles
PASS
Mileage24,628 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,416 miles
PASS
Mileage12,193 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 NKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SN54 NKE

What car is SN54 NKE?

SN54 NKE is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SN54 NKE?

The last recorded mileage for SN54 NKE was 134,581 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN54 NKE passed its MOT?

SN54 NKE has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2022.

Is SN54 NKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN54 NKE 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 SN54 NKE?

SN54 NKE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.