Vehicle summary
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 138,319 miles on the clock, averaging 10,940 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 EF04 NBJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,319 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,940 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF04 NBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EF04 NBJ
What car is EF04 NBJ?
EF04 NBJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EF04 NBJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF04 NBJ was 138,319 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF04 NBJ passed its MOT?
EF04 NBJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2017.
Is EF04 NBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 NBJ 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 NBJ?
EF04 NBJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.