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RK04 XXJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 74,211 miles on the clock, averaging 2,982 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 RK04 XXJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year2,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK04 XXJ 18k32k46k60k74k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,211 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage71,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage68,721 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage65,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage63,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage61,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage57,902 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,084 miles
PASS
Mileage55,814 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage53,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage51,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,836 miles
PASS
Mileage49,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage47,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage44,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage41,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage32,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage27,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage23,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage17,734 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

RegistrationRK04 XXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RK04 XXJ

What car is RK04 XXJ?

RK04 XXJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RK04 XXJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK04 XXJ was 74,211 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK04 XXJ passed its MOT?

RK04 XXJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.

Is RK04 XXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK04 XXJ 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 RK04 XXJ?

RK04 XXJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.