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AP04 URW

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 109,219 miles on the clock, averaging 7,198 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 AP04 URW

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,198

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,374
Average per year7,198
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP04 URW 23k45k66k88k109k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,219 miles
Since last MOT+12,374 miles
PASS
Mileage96,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage92,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,630 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage86,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage79,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage72,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage65,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage58,625 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage51,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage44,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage37,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage32,467 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage23,100 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

RegistrationAP04 URW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AP04 URW

What car is AP04 URW?

AP04 URW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP04 URW?

The last recorded mileage for AP04 URW was 109,219 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP04 URW passed its MOT?

AP04 URW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 29 May 2019.

Is AP04 URW ULEZ compliant?

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

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