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WJ54 YXC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 75,230 miles on the clock, averaging 2,902 miles per year, well 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 YXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,902

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-98,500
Average per year2,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ54 YXC 40k49k58k66k75k '07'19'14

Check WJ54 YXC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,230 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage168,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage163,190 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,826 miles
PASS
Mileage150,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,363 miles
Since last MOT+15,217 miles
PASS
Mileage135,146 miles
Since last MOT+18,164 miles
PASS
Mileage116,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,982 miles
Since last MOT+20,011 miles
PASS
Mileage96,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,971 miles
Since last MOT+16,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,051 miles
Since last MOT+16,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage52,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage46,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage39,799 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 YXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 YXC

What car is WJ54 YXC?

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

What is the mileage of WJ54 YXC?

The last recorded mileage for WJ54 YXC was 75,230 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ54 YXC passed its MOT?

WJ54 YXC has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2019.

Is WJ54 YXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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