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PJ04 GVC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 116,992 miles on the clock, averaging 9,946 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 PJ04 GVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,946

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,992 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,946
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ04 GVC 21k45k69k93k117k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,231 miles
PASS
Mileage106,761 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,759 miles
Since last MOT+16,777 miles
PASS
Mileage89,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,982 miles
Since last MOT+17,407 miles
PASS
Mileage72,575 miles
Since last MOT+12,014 miles
PASS
Mileage60,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage45,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage39,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,171 miles
PASS
Mileage21,438 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 GVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 GVC

What car is PJ04 GVC?

PJ04 GVC is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PJ04 GVC?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 GVC was 116,992 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 GVC passed its MOT?

PJ04 GVC has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2016.

Is PJ04 GVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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