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GY04 EXW

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 81,343 miles on the clock, averaging 3,953 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 GY04 EXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,953

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 reading81,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,599
Average per year3,953
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY04 EXW 9k27k45k63k81k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage76,744 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage66,808 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage64,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,034 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage63,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage56,121 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage51,823 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage45,912 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage41,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage38,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage34,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage30,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage26,477 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage23,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage19,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage16,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage14,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage12,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage9,092 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

RegistrationGY04 EXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GY04 EXW

What car is GY04 EXW?

GY04 EXW is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GY04 EXW?

The last recorded mileage for GY04 EXW was 81,343 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY04 EXW passed its MOT?

GY04 EXW has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2025.

Is GY04 EXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 EXW 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 GY04 EXW?

GY04 EXW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.