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RO04 TCX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 172,972 miles on the clock, averaging 12,503 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RO04 TCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,503

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,503
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO04 TCX 60k88k116k145k173k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,972 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,971 miles
Since last MOT+18,216 miles
PASS
Mileage154,755 miles
Since last MOT+12,073 miles
PASS
Mileage142,682 miles
Since last MOT+603 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,079 miles
Since last MOT+13,517 miles
PASS
Mileage128,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,729 miles
PASS
Mileage108,779 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,756 miles
Since last MOT+14,212 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,544 miles
Since last MOT+15,542 miles
PASS
Mileage79,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage67,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage59,637 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

RegistrationRO04 TCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RO04 TCX

What car is RO04 TCX?

RO04 TCX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RO04 TCX?

The last recorded mileage for RO04 TCX was 172,972 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO04 TCX passed its MOT?

RO04 TCX has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2016.

Is RO04 TCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO04 TCX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RO04 TCX?

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