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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 101,920 miles on the clock, averaging 5,695 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 UKV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,920 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,695 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 UKV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UKV
What car is SY54 UKV?
SY54 UKV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY54 UKV?
The last recorded mileage for SY54 UKV was 101,920 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY54 UKV passed its MOT?
SY54 UKV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2022.
Is SY54 UKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 UKV 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 UKV?
SY54 UKV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.