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RA04 GNF

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 129,696 miles on the clock, averaging 5,457 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RA04 GNF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,696
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,457

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

Below average
Latest reading129,696 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,069
Average per year5,457
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA04 GNF 27k52k78k104k130k '07'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage123,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage118,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage112,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage106,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage100,746 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage95,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage89,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage85,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage82,096 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage78,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage74,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage69,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage65,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage58,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage47,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage39,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage32,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage26,693 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,643 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 GNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 GNF

What car is RA04 GNF?

RA04 GNF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA04 GNF?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 GNF was 129,696 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 GNF passed its MOT?

RA04 GNF has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is RA04 GNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA04 GNF 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 RA04 GNF?

RA04 GNF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.