Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 154,986 miles on the clock, averaging 7,972 miles per year, around 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 TGN
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,986 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,735 |
| Average per year | 7,972 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GY04 TGN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GY04 TGN
What car is GY04 TGN?
GY04 TGN is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY04 TGN?
The last recorded mileage for GY04 TGN was 154,986 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY04 TGN passed its MOT?
GY04 TGN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 8 Mar 2021.
Is GY04 TGN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 TGN 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 TGN?
GY04 TGN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.