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EA04 FTF

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 152,185 miles on the clock, averaging 10,128 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 EA04 FTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,128

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,185 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA04 FTF 33k63k93k122k152k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage143,368 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,365 miles
Since last MOT+11,626 miles
PASS
Mileage131,739 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage122,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage118,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage106,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage99,936 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage89,619 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,615 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,774 miles
Since last MOT+23,056 miles
PASS
Mileage65,718 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,716 miles
Since last MOT+24,092 miles
PASS
Mileage41,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,778 miles
PASS
Mileage32,846 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

RegistrationEA04 FTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 FTF

What car is EA04 FTF?

EA04 FTF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 FTF?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 FTF was 152,185 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 FTF passed its MOT?

EA04 FTF has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2019.

Is EA04 FTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA04 FTF 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 EA04 FTF?

EA04 FTF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.