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RA04 JUY

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 52,773 miles on the clock, averaging 2,220 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 RA04 JUY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
52,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,220

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

Low mileage
Latest reading52,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,175
Average per year2,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 JUY 11k21k32k42k53k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage51,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage50,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage49,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,523 miles
PASS
Mileage47,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage46,429 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage45,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage43,686 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage42,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage39,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage37,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage35,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage32,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage29,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage27,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage25,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,314 miles
PASS
Mileage21,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage17,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage14,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,460 miles
PASS
Mileage10,786 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

RegistrationRA04 JUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 JUY

What car is RA04 JUY?

RA04 JUY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA04 JUY?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 JUY was 52,773 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 JUY passed its MOT?

RA04 JUY has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2026.

Is RA04 JUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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