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CF04 GAU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 53,687 miles on the clock, averaging 3,553 miles per year, well 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 CF04 GAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,553

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CF04 GAU 18k27k36k45k54k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,687 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage50,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,498 miles
PASS
Mileage436,994 miles
Since last MOT+390,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage42,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage40,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage37,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage34,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage29,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage26,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage22,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage18,024 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

RegistrationCF04 GAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeCF — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About CF04 GAU

What car is CF04 GAU?

CF04 GAU is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2004.

What is the mileage of CF04 GAU?

The last recorded mileage for CF04 GAU was 53,687 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CF04 GAU passed its MOT?

CF04 GAU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2017.

Is CF04 GAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CF04 GAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CF04 GAU?

CF04 GAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.