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RJ04 GNU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 60,784 miles on the clock, averaging 4,815 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 RJ04 GNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,815

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,784 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,815
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ04 GNU 13k25k37k49k61k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage54,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage50,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage46,441 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage36,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage30,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage24,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage18,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage12,959 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

RegistrationRJ04 GNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 GNU

What car is RJ04 GNU?

RJ04 GNU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 GNU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 GNU was 60,784 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 GNU passed its MOT?

RJ04 GNU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is RJ04 GNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 GNU 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 RJ04 GNU?

RJ04 GNU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.