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PJ04 AUW

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 79,546 miles on the clock, averaging 4,959 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 PJ04 AUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,959

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,431
Average per year4,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ04 AUW 4k23k42k61k80k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,546 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage71,115 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage62,889 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,881 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage52,189 miles
Since last MOT+10,449 miles
PASS
Mileage41,740 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,729 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage31,037 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,031 miles
Since last MOT+568 miles
PASS
Mileage30,463 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,907 miles
PASS
Mileage23,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,552 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage13,491 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage12,880 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage12,236 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,235 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
PASS
Mileage11,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,766 miles
Since last MOT+850 miles
PASS
Mileage10,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage6,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage5,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage4,440 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

RegistrationPJ04 AUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 AUW

What car is PJ04 AUW?

PJ04 AUW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PJ04 AUW?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 AUW was 79,546 miles, recorded on 28 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 AUW passed its MOT?

PJ04 AUW has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2022.

Is PJ04 AUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ04 AUW 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 PJ04 AUW?

PJ04 AUW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.