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YR54 USJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 120,780 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YR54 USJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,784
Average per year8,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR54 USJ 21k46k71k96k121k '08'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage111,996 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage104,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage99,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,860 miles
PASS
Mileage92,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,907 miles
PASS
Mileage85,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage77,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage70,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,194 miles
PASS
Mileage59,384 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage52,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,017 miles
Since last MOT+25,619 miles
PASS
Mileage26,398 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage20,947 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

RegistrationYR54 USJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YR54 USJ

What car is YR54 USJ?

YR54 USJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2004.

What is the mileage of YR54 USJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR54 USJ was 120,780 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR54 USJ passed its MOT?

YR54 USJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2019.

Is YR54 USJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR54 USJ 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 YR54 USJ?

YR54 USJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.