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RY04 BVR

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 114,217 miles on the clock, averaging 4,707 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 RY04 BVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,707

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 reading114,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-59,348
Average per year4,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY04 BVR 42k60k78k96k114k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,565 miles
Since last MOT+17,740 miles
PASS
Mileage155,825 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage150,385 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage143,355 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage136,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage132,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,677 miles
PASS
Mileage129,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage123,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage118,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
PASS
Mileage108,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage95,059 miles
Since last MOT+11,517 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,542 miles
Since last MOT+13,619 miles
PASS
Mileage69,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,671 miles
PASS
Mileage56,252 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,977 miles
Since last MOT+14,199 miles
PASS
Mileage41,778 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

RegistrationRY04 BVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RY04 BVR

What car is RY04 BVR?

RY04 BVR is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY04 BVR?

The last recorded mileage for RY04 BVR was 114,217 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY04 BVR passed its MOT?

RY04 BVR has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2022.

Is RY04 BVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 BVR 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 RY04 BVR?

RY04 BVR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.