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ET04 FZM

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 132,804 miles on the clock, averaging 6,388 miles per year, 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 ET04 FZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,388

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 reading132,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,557
Average per year6,388
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET04 FZM 36k60k85k109k133k '07'22'15

Check ET04 FZM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage128,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage122,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage116,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage110,094 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage102,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage95,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage88,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage82,841 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage73,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,463 miles
PASS
Mileage64,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage58,823 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage53,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage48,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage42,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage36,359 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

RegistrationET04 FZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About ET04 FZM

What car is ET04 FZM?

ET04 FZM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET04 FZM?

The last recorded mileage for ET04 FZM was 132,804 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET04 FZM passed its MOT?

ET04 FZM has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 Sep 2022.

Is ET04 FZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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