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PJ04 CAV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 89,379 miles on the clock, averaging 4,151 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 CAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,151

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 reading89,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year4,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ04 CAV 28k43k59k74k89k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,379 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage84,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage74,905 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage67,801 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage65,494 miles
Since last MOT+509 miles
PASS
Mileage64,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,985 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
PASS
Mileage64,103 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,056 miles
Since last MOT+988 miles
PASS
Mileage63,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,068 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
PASS
Mileage62,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage60,642 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage52,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage48,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage46,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage39,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,589 miles
PASS
Mileage28,049 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 CAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 CAV

What car is PJ04 CAV?

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

What is the mileage of PJ04 CAV?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 CAV was 89,379 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 CAV passed its MOT?

PJ04 CAV has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2022.

Is PJ04 CAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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