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DN04 LWL

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 154,115 miles on the clock, averaging 8,789 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DN04 LWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,789

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,540
Average per year8,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN04 LWL 24k56k89k121k154k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage154,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage150,575 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage149,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage141,531 miles
Since last MOT+399 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,132 miles
Since last MOT+12,881 miles
PASS
Mileage128,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage122,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage116,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage109,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,599 miles
PASS
Mileage98,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage87,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage76,926 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,843 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,524 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage56,349 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage45,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage34,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage23,571 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DN04 LWL

What car is DN04 LWL?

DN04 LWL is a purple Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.

What is the mileage of DN04 LWL?

The last recorded mileage for DN04 LWL was 154,115 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN04 LWL passed its MOT?

DN04 LWL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Mar 2022.

Is DN04 LWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN04 LWL 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 DN04 LWL?

DN04 LWL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.