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RF04 RHE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 119,491 miles on the clock, averaging 6,534 miles per year, 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 RF04 RHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,491
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,534

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 reading119,491 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF04 RHE 34k55k77k98k119k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage114,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage110,396 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
PASS
Mileage102,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage93,491 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage86,029 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage77,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage70,838 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage70,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage65,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage57,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage52,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,898 miles
PASS
Mileage43,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage34,052 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

RegistrationRF04 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RF04 RHE

What car is RF04 RHE?

RF04 RHE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RF04 RHE?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 RHE was 119,491 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 RHE passed its MOT?

RF04 RHE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is RF04 RHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF04 RHE 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 RF04 RHE?

RF04 RHE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.