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SW04 RVC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 142,023 miles on the clock, averaging 6,812 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 RVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,812

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 reading142,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year6,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW04 RVC 25k55k84k113k142k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,023 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage131,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,453 miles
PASS
Mileage121,248 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage113,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage107,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage103,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage100,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage96,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage88,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage82,469 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage76,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage69,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage62,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage57,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage48,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage39,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage31,092 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage25,348 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

RegistrationSW04 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SW04 RVC

What car is SW04 RVC?

SW04 RVC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.

What is the mileage of SW04 RVC?

The last recorded mileage for SW04 RVC was 142,023 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW04 RVC passed its MOT?

SW04 RVC has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2024.

Is SW04 RVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW04 RVC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SW04 RVC?

SW04 RVC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.