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ET04 FOF

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 134,368 miles on the clock, averaging 10,529 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 ET04 FOF

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,529

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year127
Average per year10,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET04 FOF 36k60k85k110k134k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,368 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage131,065 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage128,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage125,908 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,904 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,744 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage123,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage112,153 miles
Since last MOT+19,540 miles
PASS
Mileage92,613 miles
Since last MOT+17,878 miles
PASS
Mileage74,735 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,550 miles
Since last MOT+18,779 miles
PASS
Mileage55,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,771 miles
Since last MOT+19,902 miles
PASS
Mileage35,869 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 FOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About ET04 FOF

What car is ET04 FOF?

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

What is the mileage of ET04 FOF?

The last recorded mileage for ET04 FOF was 134,368 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET04 FOF passed its MOT?

ET04 FOF has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2016.

Is ET04 FOF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET04 FOF 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 FOF?

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