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WJ54 WTU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 130,176 miles on the clock, averaging 5,774 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 WJ54 WTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,774

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,176 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,774
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ54 WTU 25k51k78k104k130k '07'25'18

Check WJ54 WTU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage126,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage123,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,751 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage120,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage117,654 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage112,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage107,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage101,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage94,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage89,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage82,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage76,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage68,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage48,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage41,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,962 miles
PASS
Mileage25,043 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

RegistrationWJ54 WTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WJ54 WTU

What car is WJ54 WTU?

WJ54 WTU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WJ54 WTU?

The last recorded mileage for WJ54 WTU was 130,176 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ54 WTU passed its MOT?

WJ54 WTU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is WJ54 WTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ54 WTU 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 WJ54 WTU?

WJ54 WTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.