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SH04 RFN

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 67,219 miles on the clock, averaging 6,965 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 SH04 RFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,965

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

Below average
Latest reading67,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,936
Average per year6,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH04 RFN 9k24k38k53k67k '07'15'12

Check SH04 RFN

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,219 miles
Since last MOT+18,936 miles
PASS
Mileage48,283 miles
Since last MOT+12,634 miles
PASS
Mileage35,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage29,104 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage18,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage15,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage13,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage10,915 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage9,479 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

RegistrationSH04 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SH04 RFN

What car is SH04 RFN?

SH04 RFN is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH04 RFN?

The last recorded mileage for SH04 RFN was 67,219 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH04 RFN passed its MOT?

SH04 RFN has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Jul 2015.

Is SH04 RFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH04 RFN 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 SH04 RFN?

SH04 RFN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.