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SB04 EFJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 102,009 miles on the clock, averaging 4,376 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 SB04 EFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB04 EFJ 26k45k64k83k102k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,009 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage95,552 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage91,582 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage87,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,942 miles
Since last MOT+342 miles
PASS
Mileage87,600 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage86,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage82,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage79,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage76,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage71,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage65,269 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
PASS
Mileage64,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage52,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage48,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,699 miles
PASS
Mileage39,279 miles
Since last MOT+13,329 miles
PASS
Mileage25,950 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

RegistrationSB04 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SB04 EFJ

What car is SB04 EFJ?

SB04 EFJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB04 EFJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB04 EFJ was 102,009 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB04 EFJ passed its MOT?

SB04 EFJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2024.

Is SB04 EFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB04 EFJ 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 SB04 EFJ?

SB04 EFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.