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WM04 DCE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Bristol, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 157,325 miles on the clock, averaging 7,200 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 WM04 DCE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,200

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 reading157,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,192
Average per year7,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM04 DCE 23k56k90k124k157k '07'26'17

Check WM04 DCE

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage154,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,510 miles
PASS
Mileage150,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage146,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage142,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage138,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage134,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage130,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage126,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage121,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage118,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,167 miles
Since last MOT+15,081 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage94,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage85,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage77,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage61,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
PASS
Mileage51,582 miles
Since last MOT+14,465 miles
PASS
Mileage37,117 miles
Since last MOT+14,439 miles
PASS
Mileage22,678 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

RegistrationWM04 DCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WM04 DCE

What car is WM04 DCE?

WM04 DCE is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WM04 DCE?

The last recorded mileage for WM04 DCE was 157,325 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM04 DCE passed its MOT?

WM04 DCE has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.

Is WM04 DCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM04 DCE 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 WM04 DCE?

WM04 DCE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.