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NL04 VGA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 65,985 miles on the clock, averaging 5,377 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 NL04 VGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,377

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 reading65,985 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,377
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL04 VGA 16k28k41k53k66k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,985 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage58,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage53,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage49,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage45,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage42,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage37,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage32,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage25,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage15,995 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

RegistrationNL04 VGA
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 VGA

What car is NL04 VGA?

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

What is the mileage of NL04 VGA?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 VGA was 65,985 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 VGA passed its MOT?

NL04 VGA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2016.

Is NL04 VGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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