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SY54 RTO

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 93,492 miles on the clock, averaging 7,181 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 SY54 RTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,181

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,181
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY54 RTO 26k43k60k77k93k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,492 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage88,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage75,712 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage57,726 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage49,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage47,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage40,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage33,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage25,860 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 RTO
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 RTO

What car is SY54 RTO?

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

What is the mileage of SY54 RTO?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 RTO was 93,492 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 RTO passed its MOT?

SY54 RTO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2017.

Is SY54 RTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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