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NL04 SXB

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 103,454 miles on the clock, averaging 3,926 miles per year, well 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 NL04 SXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,926

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,120
Average per year3,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL04 SXB 47k61k75k89k103k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage101,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,334 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
PASS
Mileage101,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage96,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage94,507 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
PASS
Mileage94,260 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage92,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage86,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage79,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage73,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage67,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage60,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage54,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage47,257 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

RegistrationNL04 SXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 SXB

What car is NL04 SXB?

NL04 SXB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL04 SXB?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 SXB was 103,454 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 SXB passed its MOT?

NL04 SXB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Aug 2021.

Is NL04 SXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL04 SXB 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 NL04 SXB?

NL04 SXB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.