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LM04 HKU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 121,151 miles on the clock, averaging 6,590 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 LM04 HKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,590

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 reading121,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year6,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM04 HKU 21k46k71k96k121k '07'22'17

Check LM04 HKU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,151 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage116,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage111,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage106,901 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage103,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage99,185 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage97,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,276 miles
PASS
Mileage83,773 miles
Since last MOT+25,332 miles
PASS
Mileage58,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage53,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage48,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage41,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage34,536 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,369 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LM04 HKU

What car is LM04 HKU?

LM04 HKU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM04 HKU?

The last recorded mileage for LM04 HKU was 121,151 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM04 HKU passed its MOT?

LM04 HKU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2022.

Is LM04 HKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM04 HKU 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 LM04 HKU?

LM04 HKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.