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RE04 ERJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Yellow Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 148,040 miles on the clock, averaging 7,499 miles per year, around 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 ERJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,499

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,236
Average per year7,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE04 ERJ 44k70k96k122k148k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage146,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage143,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage141,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage138,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage131,356 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,065 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
PASS
Mileage116,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,826 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage116,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,777 miles
PASS
Mileage105,253 miles
Since last MOT+12,481 miles
PASS
Mileage92,772 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage71,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage60,314 miles
Since last MOT+15,819 miles
PASS
Mileage44,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,495 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 ERJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RE04 ERJ

What car is RE04 ERJ?

RE04 ERJ is an yellow Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RE04 ERJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE04 ERJ was 148,040 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE04 ERJ passed its MOT?

RE04 ERJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jan 2021.

Is RE04 ERJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 ERJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE04 ERJ?

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