Vehicle summary
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 190,796 miles on the clock, averaging 8,722 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 OU04 YWY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 190,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,722 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU04 YWY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About OU04 YWY
What car is OU04 YWY?
OU04 YWY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OU04 YWY?
The last recorded mileage for OU04 YWY was 190,796 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU04 YWY passed its MOT?
OU04 YWY has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2025.
Is OU04 YWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU04 YWY 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 OU04 YWY?
OU04 YWY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.