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EA04 FTX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourWhite
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 125,389 miles on the clock, averaging 9,649 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 FTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,389
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,649

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,389 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,268
Average per year9,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA04 FTX 19k46k72k99k125k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage121,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage111,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage101,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage92,518 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage82,823 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
PASS
Mileage70,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,893 miles
PASS
Mileage59,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,708 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage46,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,484 miles
PASS
Mileage34,793 miles
Since last MOT+11,658 miles
PASS
Mileage23,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage19,140 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

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

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About EA04 FTX

What car is EA04 FTX?

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

What is the mileage of EA04 FTX?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 FTX was 125,389 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 FTX passed its MOT?

EA04 FTX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2018.

Is EA04 FTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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