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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 85,817 miles on the clock, averaging 5,260 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 SW04 DTV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,817 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,260 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SW04 DTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SW04 DTV
What car is SW04 DTV?
SW04 DTV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW04 DTV?
The last recorded mileage for SW04 DTV was 85,817 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW04 DTV passed its MOT?
SW04 DTV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2017.
Is SW04 DTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW04 DTV 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 SW04 DTV?
SW04 DTV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.