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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 72,465 miles on the clock, averaging 4,524 miles per year, well 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 SW54 NSJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,465 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 4,524 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SW54 NSJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SW54 NSJ
What car is SW54 NSJ?
SW54 NSJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW54 NSJ?
The last recorded mileage for SW54 NSJ was 72,465 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW54 NSJ passed its MOT?
SW54 NSJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2019.
Is SW54 NSJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW54 NSJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SW54 NSJ?
SW54 NSJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.