Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 73,848 miles on the clock, averaging 4,672 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 SO04 RTU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,848 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,970 |
| Average per year | 4,672 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SO04 RTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 RTU
What car is SO04 RTU?
SO04 RTU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 RTU?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 RTU was 73,848 miles, recorded on 11 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 RTU passed its MOT?
SO04 RTU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2016.
Is SO04 RTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 RTU 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 SO04 RTU?
SO04 RTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.