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RA04 GNJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 219,076 miles on the clock, averaging 11,911 miles per year, above 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 GNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
11,911

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading219,076 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,911
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 GNJ 44k87k131k175k219k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,076 miles
Since last MOT+22,588 miles
PASS
Mileage196,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,488 miles
Since last MOT+12,240 miles
PASS
Mileage184,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,248 miles
Since last MOT+25,516 miles
PASS
Mileage158,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,732 miles
Since last MOT+20,822 miles
PASS
Mileage137,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,910 miles
Since last MOT+22,973 miles
PASS
Mileage114,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage108,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,134 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage99,377 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,366 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage99,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage95,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage89,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage77,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage67,058 miles
Since last MOT+16,655 miles
PASS
Mileage50,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage43,572 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 GNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 GNJ

What car is RA04 GNJ?

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

What is the mileage of RA04 GNJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 GNJ was 219,076 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 GNJ passed its MOT?

RA04 GNJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2022.

Is RA04 GNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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