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LA04 GMV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 107,476 miles on the clock, averaging 5,744 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 GMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,744

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

Below average
Latest reading107,476 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA04 GMV 18k41k63k85k107k '07'22'14

Check LA04 GMV

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage101,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage95,806 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage94,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage91,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage83,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage74,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage65,563 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage65,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,554 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage56,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage49,659 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage43,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage37,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage30,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage23,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage18,288 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 GMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 GMV

What car is LA04 GMV?

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

What is the mileage of LA04 GMV?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 GMV was 107,476 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 GMV passed its MOT?

LA04 GMV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2022.

Is LA04 GMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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