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SY04 URH

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 129,221 miles on the clock, averaging 6,787 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 SY04 URH

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,787

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year847
Average per year6,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY04 URH 22k49k76k102k129k '07'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,221 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage128,374 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage127,958 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
PASS
Mileage127,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage122,000 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage109,924 miles
Since last MOT+14,066 miles
PASS
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage87,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage79,182 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage69,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage60,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage51,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage43,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage37,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage28,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage22,014 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

RegistrationSY04 URH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SY04 URH

What car is SY04 URH?

SY04 URH is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY04 URH?

The last recorded mileage for SY04 URH was 129,221 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY04 URH passed its MOT?

SY04 URH has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2022.

Is SY04 URH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 URH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY04 URH?

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