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FT04 LYJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 84,798 miles on the clock, averaging 4,103 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 FT04 LYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,176
Average per year4,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT04 LYJ 20k36k52k69k85k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,798 miles
Since last MOT+7,176 miles
PASS
Mileage77,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,621 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
PASS
Mileage77,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage75,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage71,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage69,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage68,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage64,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage56,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage49,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage40,533 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage31,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage26,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage23,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage20,081 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

RegistrationFT04 LYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FT04 LYJ

What car is FT04 LYJ?

FT04 LYJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FT04 LYJ?

The last recorded mileage for FT04 LYJ was 84,798 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT04 LYJ passed its MOT?

FT04 LYJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2023.

Is FT04 LYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT04 LYJ 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 FT04 LYJ?

FT04 LYJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.