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GL04 XFC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 103,248 miles on the clock, averaging 5,458 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 GL04 XFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,458

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 reading103,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,114
Average per year5,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL04 XFC 15k37k59k81k103k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage97,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage93,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage89,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage87,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage83,679 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage74,516 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,526 miles
PASS
Mileage63,893 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage54,534 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage47,325 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage43,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage39,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage34,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage27,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage21,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage14,629 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

RegistrationGL04 XFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GL04 XFC

What car is GL04 XFC?

GL04 XFC is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL04 XFC?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 XFC was 103,248 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 XFC passed its MOT?

GL04 XFC has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2023.

Is GL04 XFC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 XFC 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 GL04 XFC?

GL04 XFC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.