Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 113,902 miles on the clock, averaging 6,321 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 RUA
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,902 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,321 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SY54 RUA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SY54 RUA
What car is SY54 RUA?
SY54 RUA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY54 RUA?
The last recorded mileage for SY54 RUA was 113,902 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY54 RUA passed its MOT?
SY54 RUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.
Is SY54 RUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 RUA 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 RUA?
SY54 RUA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.