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YC54 JYD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 96,552 miles on the clock, averaging 5,206 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YC54 JYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,206

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

Below average
Latest reading96,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,670
Average per year5,206
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC54 JYD 29k46k63k80k97k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage89,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage84,010 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage76,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage70,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage65,096 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage61,030 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,027 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage59,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage49,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage45,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage40,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage37,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage28,671 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 JYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YC54 JYD

What car is YC54 JYD?

YC54 JYD is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.

What is the mileage of YC54 JYD?

The last recorded mileage for YC54 JYD was 96,552 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC54 JYD passed its MOT?

YC54 JYD has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Nov 2020.

Is YC54 JYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC54 JYD 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 YC54 JYD?

YC54 JYD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.