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LA04 CHJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 65,603 miles on the clock, averaging 6,457 miles per year, 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 LA04 CHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading65,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,457
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA04 CHJ 13k26k39k52k66k '07'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,603 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage59,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,608 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,601 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage48,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,803 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage37,254 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage28,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage22,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage13,118 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

RegistrationLA04 CHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 CHJ

What car is LA04 CHJ?

LA04 CHJ is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA04 CHJ?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 CHJ was 65,603 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 CHJ passed its MOT?

LA04 CHJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2015.

Is LA04 CHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA04 CHJ 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 LA04 CHJ?

LA04 CHJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.