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SY54 ODG

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 45,903 miles on the clock, averaging 2,796 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 SY54 ODG

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,796

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

Low mileage
Latest reading45,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year100
Average per year2,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY54 ODG 9k18k28k37k46k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,903 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage43,626 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage42,183 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage41,002 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage37,887 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage31,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage27,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage24,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage20,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage16,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage13,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage11,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage9,133 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

RegistrationSY54 ODG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SY54 ODG

What car is SY54 ODG?

SY54 ODG is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY54 ODG?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 ODG was 45,903 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 ODG passed its MOT?

SY54 ODG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2020.

Is SY54 ODG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 ODG 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 SY54 ODG?

SY54 ODG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.