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YD04 TLY

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 156,239 miles on the clock, averaging 11,361 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 YD04 TLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,361

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,239 miles
Reading date
Miles last year53,900
Average per year11,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YD04 TLY 18k52k87k122k156k '07'19'15

Check YD04 TLY

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,239 miles
Since last MOT+53,900 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,390 miles
PASS
Mileage92,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage90,105 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,818 miles
PASS
Mileage87,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage83,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage74,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,406 miles
PASS
Mileage65,592 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage56,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage38,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage30,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage23,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage17,502 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

RegistrationYD04 TLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About YD04 TLY

What car is YD04 TLY?

YD04 TLY is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.

What is the mileage of YD04 TLY?

The last recorded mileage for YD04 TLY was 156,239 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD04 TLY passed its MOT?

YD04 TLY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is YD04 TLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YD04 TLY 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 YD04 TLY?

YD04 TLY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.