Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 116,118 miles on the clock, averaging 6,325 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 AP04 LWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,118 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,373 |
| Average per year | 6,325 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AP04 LWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About AP04 LWJ
What car is AP04 LWJ?
AP04 LWJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AP04 LWJ?
The last recorded mileage for AP04 LWJ was 116,118 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP04 LWJ passed its MOT?
AP04 LWJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 29 Nov 2022.
Is AP04 LWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP04 LWJ 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 AP04 LWJ?
AP04 LWJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.