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RE04 EPA

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 98,280 miles on the clock, averaging 4,806 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 RE04 EPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,806

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 reading98,280 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,806
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE04 EPA 11k33k55k77k98k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,212 miles
PASS
Mileage95,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage90,722 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage86,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage81,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage78,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage74,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage69,974 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage64,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,314 miles
PASS
Mileage60,452 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage53,114 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage45,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage32,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage28,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage23,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage23,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage19,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage15,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage11,418 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

RegistrationRE04 EPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RE04 EPA

What car is RE04 EPA?

RE04 EPA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RE04 EPA?

The last recorded mileage for RE04 EPA was 98,280 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE04 EPA passed its MOT?

RE04 EPA has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2025.

Is RE04 EPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 EPA 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 RE04 EPA?

RE04 EPA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.