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AP04 LYR

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 144,092 miles on the clock, averaging 9,914 miles per year, above 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 LYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,092
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
9,914

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,092 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year9,914
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP04 LYR 26k56k85k115k144k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,092 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,075 miles
Since last MOT+17,730 miles
PASS
Mileage126,345 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,988 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage115,519 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage105,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage98,371 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage88,427 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage79,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,446 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage69,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage62,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,458 miles
PASS
Mileage50,796 miles
Since last MOT+9,055 miles
PASS
Mileage41,741 miles
Since last MOT+12,295 miles
PASS
Mileage29,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage26,288 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

RegistrationAP04 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AP04 LYR

What car is AP04 LYR?

AP04 LYR is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP04 LYR?

The last recorded mileage for AP04 LYR was 144,092 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP04 LYR passed its MOT?

AP04 LYR has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2019.

Is AP04 LYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP04 LYR 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 LYR?

AP04 LYR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.