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GP04 EKB

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 116,404 miles on the clock, averaging 5,944 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 GP04 EKB

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,944

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP04 EKB 26k48k71k94k116k '07'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,404 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,403 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
PASS
Mileage115,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage112,239 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,237 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage109,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage106,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage100,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage90,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage85,783 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage81,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage78,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage75,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage69,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage65,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage54,900 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,899 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage45,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage35,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage25,723 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

RegistrationGP04 EKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GP04 EKB

What car is GP04 EKB?

GP04 EKB is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GP04 EKB?

The last recorded mileage for GP04 EKB was 116,404 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP04 EKB passed its MOT?

GP04 EKB has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2022.

Is GP04 EKB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP04 EKB 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 GP04 EKB?

GP04 EKB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.