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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 112,781 miles on the clock, averaging 8,217 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 SO04 RWV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 112,781 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 97 |
| Average per year | 8,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 RWV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 RWV
What car is SO04 RWV?
SO04 RWV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 RWV?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 RWV was 112,781 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 RWV passed its MOT?
SO04 RWV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.
Is SO04 RWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 RWV 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 RWV?
SO04 RWV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.