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SM04 ENV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 140,393 miles on the clock, averaging 11,021 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SM04 ENV

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,021

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,393 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM04 ENV 23k52k82k111k140k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,393 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,389 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage133,540 miles
Since last MOT+12,134 miles
PASS
Mileage121,406 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,399 miles
Since last MOT+23,374 miles
PASS
Mileage98,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,025 miles
Since last MOT+29,672 miles
PASS
Mileage68,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage61,715 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,712 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage53,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage46,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage38,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage22,920 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

RegistrationSM04 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SM04 ENV

What car is SM04 ENV?

SM04 ENV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM04 ENV?

The last recorded mileage for SM04 ENV was 140,393 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM04 ENV passed its MOT?

SM04 ENV has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2017.

Is SM04 ENV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 ENV 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 SM04 ENV?

SM04 ENV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.