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WV04 VCX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 177,836 miles on the clock, averaging 11,608 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WV04 VCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,608

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,836 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV04 VCX 14k55k96k137k178k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage175,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage171,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage162,472 miles
Since last MOT+13,970 miles
PASS
Mileage148,502 miles
Since last MOT+16,579 miles
PASS
Mileage131,923 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,614 miles
Since last MOT+14,308 miles
PASS
Mileage117,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,961 miles
PASS
Mileage105,345 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,343 miles
Since last MOT+20,952 miles
PASS
Mileage84,391 miles
Since last MOT+21,257 miles
PASS
Mileage63,134 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,127 miles
Since last MOT+14,409 miles
PASS
Mileage48,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage39,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage36,317 miles
Since last MOT+10,803 miles
PASS
Mileage25,514 miles
Since last MOT+11,871 miles
PASS
Mileage13,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,643 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

RegistrationWV04 VCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WV04 VCX

What car is WV04 VCX?

WV04 VCX is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WV04 VCX?

The last recorded mileage for WV04 VCX was 177,836 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV04 VCX passed its MOT?

WV04 VCX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2021.

Is WV04 VCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV04 VCX 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 WV04 VCX?

WV04 VCX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.