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SB04 HPJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 141,649 miles on the clock, averaging 8,751 miles per year, around 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 HPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,751

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,649 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB04 HPJ 19k50k80k111k142k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,649 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage131,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,643 miles
PASS
Mileage118,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,813 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
PASS
Mileage118,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage111,317 miles
Since last MOT+11,679 miles
PASS
Mileage99,638 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage87,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,811 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage76,735 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,733 miles
Since last MOT+10,649 miles
PASS
Mileage66,084 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,083 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
PASS
Mileage65,812 miles
Since last MOT+15,544 miles
PASS
Mileage50,268 miles
Since last MOT+17,542 miles
PASS
Mileage32,726 miles
Since last MOT+13,750 miles
PASS
Mileage18,976 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 HPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SB04 HPJ

What car is SB04 HPJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB04 HPJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB04 HPJ was 141,649 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB04 HPJ passed its MOT?

SB04 HPJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2021.

Is SB04 HPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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