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MA04 LZW

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 141,971 miles on the clock, averaging 9,493 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MA04 LZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,493

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,542
Average per year9,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA04 LZW 39k65k91k116k142k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage136,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,429 miles
Since last MOT+14,538 miles
PASS
Mileage121,891 miles
Since last MOT+21,704 miles
PASS
Mileage100,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage91,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage86,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage80,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage73,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage57,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage48,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage39,125 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

RegistrationMA04 LZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MA04 LZW

What car is MA04 LZW?

MA04 LZW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MA04 LZW?

The last recorded mileage for MA04 LZW was 141,971 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA04 LZW passed its MOT?

MA04 LZW has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2018.

Is MA04 LZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA04 LZW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MA04 LZW?

MA04 LZW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.