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SY04 BTV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 122,042 miles on the clock, averaging 8,822 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 SY04 BTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,822

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year8,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY04 BTV 17k44k70k96k122k '07'19'13

Check SY04 BTV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,042 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,944 miles
Since last MOT+13,842 miles
PASS
Mileage108,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage105,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,429 miles
PASS
Mileage92,686 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage84,183 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,178 miles
Since last MOT+15,602 miles
PASS
Mileage68,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
PASS
Mileage56,971 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage51,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,153 miles
Since last MOT+11,222 miles
PASS
Mileage39,931 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,921 miles
Since last MOT+13,124 miles
PASS
Mileage26,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage23,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage17,413 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

RegistrationSY04 BTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SY04 BTV

What car is SY04 BTV?

SY04 BTV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY04 BTV?

The last recorded mileage for SY04 BTV was 122,042 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY04 BTV passed its MOT?

SY04 BTV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.

Is SY04 BTV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 BTV 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 SY04 BTV?

SY04 BTV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.