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SB04 HMU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 67,576 miles on the clock, averaging 4,326 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 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,326

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 reading67,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,042
Average per year4,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB04 HMU 20k32k44k56k68k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage63,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage60,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
PASS
Mileage57,825 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage54,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage49,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage44,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage39,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage26,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage19,647 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 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SB04 HMU

What car is SB04 HMU?

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

What is the mileage of SB04 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for SB04 HMU was 67,576 miles, recorded on 2 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB04 HMU passed its MOT?

SB04 HMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2018.

Is SB04 HMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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