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SY54 XAG

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 104,989 miles on the clock, averaging 6,624 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 XAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,624

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,989 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY54 XAG 35k53k70k88k105k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage95,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage85,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage76,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage73,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage68,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage60,741 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage43,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage35,253 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 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SY54 XAG

What car is SY54 XAG?

SY54 XAG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY54 XAG?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 XAG was 104,989 miles, recorded on 14 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 XAG passed its MOT?

SY54 XAG has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2018.

Is SY54 XAG ULEZ compliant?

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

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