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EF04 LGG

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 83,610 miles on the clock, averaging 3,958 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 LGG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,958

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,429
Average per year3,958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF04 LGG 10k28k47k65k84k '07'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage76,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage73,210 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage72,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage71,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage70,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage69,248 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage65,290 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage60,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,478 miles
PASS
Mileage53,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage46,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,482 miles
PASS
Mileage38,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage23,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage15,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage14,530 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage13,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,135 miles
PASS
Mileage12,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage11,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage9,561 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 LGG

What car is EF04 LGG?

EF04 LGG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 LGG?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 LGG was 83,610 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 LGG passed its MOT?

EF04 LGG has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is EF04 LGG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 LGG 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 EF04 LGG?

EF04 LGG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.