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LA04 YCM

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 115,179 miles on the clock, averaging 5,705 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 YCM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,705

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year152
Average per year5,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA04 YCM 9k36k62k89k115k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,179 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage108,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage102,412 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage95,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage92,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,351 miles
PASS
Mileage86,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage77,139 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage70,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage63,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,658 miles
PASS
Mileage57,227 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,946 miles
PASS
Mileage43,280 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage38,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage32,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage27,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage19,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage14,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage12,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage10,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage8,949 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 YCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 YCM

What car is LA04 YCM?

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

What is the mileage of LA04 YCM?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 YCM was 115,179 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 YCM passed its MOT?

LA04 YCM has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2026.

Is LA04 YCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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