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EO04 YBD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 85,111 miles on the clock, averaging 4,053 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO04 YBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,111
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,053

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 reading85,111 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,899
Average per year4,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO04 YBD 13k31k49k67k85k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage80,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage77,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage74,666 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage70,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage63,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,010 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage56,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage48,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage45,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,628 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,537 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage14,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage12,811 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

RegistrationEO04 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EO04 YBD

What car is EO04 YBD?

EO04 YBD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EO04 YBD?

The last recorded mileage for EO04 YBD was 85,111 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO04 YBD passed its MOT?

EO04 YBD has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Jan 2025.

Is EO04 YBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO04 YBD 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 EO04 YBD?

EO04 YBD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.