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LA04 ULB

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 111,805 miles on the clock, averaging 5,980 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LA04 ULB

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,980

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,745
Average per year5,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA04 ULB 31k51k71k92k112k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage108,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,585 miles
PASS
Mileage101,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage97,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage91,905 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage86,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage78,973 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage71,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage64,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage56,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage50,720 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage39,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage30,629 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,627 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ULB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 ULB

What car is LA04 ULB?

LA04 ULB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA04 ULB?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 ULB was 111,805 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 ULB passed its MOT?

LA04 ULB has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is LA04 ULB ULEZ compliant?

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

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