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LX04 GXU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 139,043 miles on the clock, averaging 8,393 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LX04 GXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,393

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,084
Average per year8,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX04 GXU 17k48k78k109k139k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage139,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage135,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage129,873 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage123,228 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,227 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,225 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage115,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage107,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage99,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage90,942 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage83,576 miles
Since last MOT+24,866 miles
PASS
Mileage58,710 miles
Since last MOT+32,814 miles
PASS
Mileage25,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage21,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage19,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage17,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,082 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

RegistrationLX04 GXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LX04 GXU

What car is LX04 GXU?

LX04 GXU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.

What is the mileage of LX04 GXU?

The last recorded mileage for LX04 GXU was 139,043 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX04 GXU passed its MOT?

LX04 GXU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Oct 2021.

Is LX04 GXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX04 GXU 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 LX04 GXU?

LX04 GXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.