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LA04 FBD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 223,709 miles on the clock, averaging 14,122 miles per year, above 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 FBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
14,122

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading223,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,122
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA04 FBD 28k77k126k175k224k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,709 miles
Since last MOT+13,854 miles
PASS
Mileage209,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,855 miles
Since last MOT+12,167 miles
PASS
Mileage197,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,688 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage184,850 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage179,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage175,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage168,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage159,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,207 miles
Since last MOT+19,033 miles
PASS
Mileage140,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,174 miles
Since last MOT+23,406 miles
PASS
Mileage116,768 miles
Since last MOT+21,867 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,901 miles
Since last MOT+22,326 miles
PASS
Mileage72,575 miles
Since last MOT+21,786 miles
PASS
Mileage50,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,789 miles
Since last MOT+21,881 miles
PASS
Mileage28,908 miles
Since last MOT+607 miles
PASS
Mileage28,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,301 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 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 FBD

What car is LA04 FBD?

LA04 FBD is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA04 FBD?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 FBD was 223,709 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 FBD passed its MOT?

LA04 FBD has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2021.

Is LA04 FBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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