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SX53 GGJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 1198cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 57,402 miles on the clock, averaging 12,141 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 SX53 GGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
12,141

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 reading57,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year168
Average per year12,141
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SX53 GGJ 18k28k37k47k57k '06'10'09

Check SX53 GGJ

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage49,109 miles
Since last MOT+12,075 miles
PASS
Mileage37,034 miles
Since last MOT+19,483 miles
PASS
Mileage17,551 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 GGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SX53 GGJ

What car is SX53 GGJ?

SX53 GGJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SX53 GGJ?

The last recorded mileage for SX53 GGJ was 57,402 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX53 GGJ passed its MOT?

SX53 GGJ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Mar 2010.

Is SX53 GGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 GGJ 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 SX53 GGJ?

SX53 GGJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.