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HJ04 NLT

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 126,476 miles on the clock, averaging 7,570 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 HJ04 NLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,570

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,476 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ04 NLT 25k51k76k101k126k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,476 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage120,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage117,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,699 miles
Since last MOT+12,249 miles
PASS
Mileage105,450 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage99,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,169 miles
Since last MOT+13,910 miles
PASS
Mileage85,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,337 miles
PASS
Mileage75,922 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage66,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage59,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage54,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage47,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage40,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage32,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage25,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,245 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About HJ04 NLT

What car is HJ04 NLT?

HJ04 NLT is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HJ04 NLT?

The last recorded mileage for HJ04 NLT was 126,476 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ04 NLT passed its MOT?

HJ04 NLT has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2020.

Is HJ04 NLT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ04 NLT 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 HJ04 NLT?

HJ04 NLT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.