Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 12 (50% pass rate). It has 161,220 miles on the clock, averaging 8,996 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 RN04 ESV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,220 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,207 |
| Average per year | 8,996 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RN04 ESV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RN04 ESV
What car is RN04 ESV?
RN04 ESV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN04 ESV?
The last recorded mileage for RN04 ESV was 161,220 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN04 ESV passed its MOT?
RN04 ESV has had 24 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (12 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2020.
Is RN04 ESV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN04 ESV 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 RN04 ESV?
RN04 ESV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.