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RY04 GXM

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 125,931 miles on the clock, averaging 5,905 miles per year, 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 GXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,905

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY04 GXM 42k63k84k105k126k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,931 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage124,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage122,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage117,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage110,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage103,408 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage96,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage83,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage76,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage69,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage64,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage58,022 miles
Since last MOT+9,615 miles
PASS
Mileage48,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage42,144 miles
Since last MOT+242 miles
PASS
Mileage41,902 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY04 GXM

What car is RY04 GXM?

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

What is the mileage of RY04 GXM?

The last recorded mileage for RY04 GXM was 125,931 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY04 GXM passed its MOT?

RY04 GXM has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2021.

Is RY04 GXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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