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MJ04 ULA

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 119,742 miles on the clock, averaging 5,276 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 MJ04 ULA

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,742 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ04 ULA 71k83k95k108k120k '07'16'12

Check MJ04 ULA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,757 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,057 miles
Since last MOT+16,271 miles
PASS
Mileage89,786 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage129,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage120,225 miles
Since last MOT+13,312 miles
PASS
Mileage106,913 miles
Since last MOT+13,218 miles
PASS
Mileage93,695 miles
Since last MOT+22,822 miles
PASS
Mileage70,873 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,870 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

RegistrationMJ04 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MJ04 ULA

What car is MJ04 ULA?

MJ04 ULA is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MJ04 ULA?

The last recorded mileage for MJ04 ULA was 119,742 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ04 ULA passed its MOT?

MJ04 ULA has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2016.

Is MJ04 ULA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ04 ULA 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 MJ04 ULA?

MJ04 ULA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.