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ET04 FNU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 140,927 miles on the clock, averaging 7,072 miles per year, 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 ET04 FNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,072

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

Below average
Latest reading140,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET04 FNU 38k64k89k115k141k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,927 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage137,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage132,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,899 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage121,457 miles
Since last MOT+10,402 miles
PASS
Mileage111,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,273 miles
PASS
Mileage101,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,782 miles
Since last MOT+9,628 miles
PASS
Mileage92,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage83,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage76,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage69,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage60,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage52,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage45,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage42,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage37,892 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

RegistrationET04 FNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About ET04 FNU

What car is ET04 FNU?

ET04 FNU is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET04 FNU?

The last recorded mileage for ET04 FNU was 140,927 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET04 FNU passed its MOT?

ET04 FNU has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2022.

Is ET04 FNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET04 FNU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET04 FNU?

ET04 FNU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.