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DC04 JPU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 94,742 miles on the clock, averaging 5,527 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 DC04 JPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,527

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 reading94,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year584
Average per year5,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC04 JPU 8k30k52k73k95k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,742 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage94,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,158 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
PASS
Mileage93,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage88,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage84,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage79,759 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage79,270 miles
Since last MOT+14,516 miles
PASS
Mileage64,754 miles
Since last MOT+13,401 miles
PASS
Mileage51,353 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage50,717 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage49,139 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage40,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage32,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage30,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage23,970 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage13,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage8,298 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

RegistrationDC04 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DC04 JPU

What car is DC04 JPU?

DC04 JPU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC04 JPU?

The last recorded mileage for DC04 JPU was 94,742 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC04 JPU passed its MOT?

DC04 JPU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2023.

Is DC04 JPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC04 JPU 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 DC04 JPU?

DC04 JPU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.