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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 124,310 miles on the clock, averaging 9,204 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 PS04 ALE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,310 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,204 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | PS04 ALE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PS — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About PS04 ALE
What car is PS04 ALE?
PS04 ALE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.
What is the mileage of PS04 ALE?
The last recorded mileage for PS04 ALE was 124,310 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PS04 ALE passed its MOT?
PS04 ALE has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.
Is PS04 ALE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PS04 ALE 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 PS04 ALE?
PS04 ALE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.