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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 103,684 miles on the clock, averaging 5,558 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 SP54 LAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,684 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,231 |
| Average per year | 5,558 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | SP54 LAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SP54 LAO
What car is SP54 LAO?
SP54 LAO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of SP54 LAO?
The last recorded mileage for SP54 LAO was 103,684 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP54 LAO passed its MOT?
SP54 LAO has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jul 2020.
Is SP54 LAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP54 LAO 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 SP54 LAO?
SP54 LAO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.