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YC54 SYA

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 112,066 miles on the clock, averaging 6,764 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 YC54 SYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,764

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 reading112,066 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,764
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC54 SYA 27k48k69k91k112k '07'20'14

Check YC54 SYA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage105,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage100,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage93,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage89,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage83,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage77,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage61,828 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage57,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,214 miles
Since last MOT+13,346 miles
PASS
Mileage43,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage35,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage26,838 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YC54 SYA

What car is YC54 SYA?

YC54 SYA is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.

What is the mileage of YC54 SYA?

The last recorded mileage for YC54 SYA was 112,066 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC54 SYA passed its MOT?

YC54 SYA has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2020.

Is YC54 SYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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