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PA04 WFC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 197,763 miles on the clock, averaging 10,593 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 PA04 WFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,763
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,593

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,763 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,759
Average per year10,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA04 WFC 46k84k122k160k198k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage193,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,003 miles
Since last MOT+13,587 miles
PASS
Mileage179,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,416 miles
Since last MOT+15,113 miles
PASS
Mileage164,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,836 miles
PASS
Mileage157,467 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
PASS
Mileage148,960 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage140,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage132,837 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage125,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage118,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,031 miles
Since last MOT+16,053 miles
PASS
Mileage93,978 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,960 miles
Since last MOT+15,507 miles
PASS
Mileage78,453 miles
Since last MOT+15,655 miles
PASS
Mileage62,798 miles
Since last MOT+16,367 miles
PASS
Mileage46,431 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

RegistrationPA04 WFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PA04 WFC

What car is PA04 WFC?

PA04 WFC is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PA04 WFC?

The last recorded mileage for PA04 WFC was 197,763 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA04 WFC passed its MOT?

PA04 WFC has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.

Is PA04 WFC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA04 WFC 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 PA04 WFC?

PA04 WFC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.