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RO04 PXP

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 47,277 miles on the clock, averaging 3,808 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RO04 PXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,808

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

Low mileage
Latest reading47,277 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,897
Average per year3,808
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO04 PXP 17k25k32k40k47k '07'15'12

Check RO04 PXP

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage39,380 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage33,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage30,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage26,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage21,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage18,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage16,958 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 PXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RO04 PXP

What car is RO04 PXP?

RO04 PXP is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RO04 PXP?

The last recorded mileage for RO04 PXP was 47,277 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO04 PXP passed its MOT?

RO04 PXP has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Feb 2015.

Is RO04 PXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO04 PXP 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 RO04 PXP?

RO04 PXP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.