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YY04 WRU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 80,721 miles on the clock, averaging 3,892 miles per year, well 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 YY04 WRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,892

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year3,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY04 WRU 16k32k48k65k81k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,721 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,665 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage78,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage76,374 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage74,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage73,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage72,116 miles
Since last MOT+999 miles
PASS
Mileage71,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage69,862 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,258 miles
PASS
Mileage67,792 miles
Since last MOT+1,047 miles
PASS
Mileage66,745 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
PASS
Mileage64,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage61,393 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage48,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,132 miles
PASS
Mileage36,765 miles
Since last MOT+12,335 miles
PASS
Mileage24,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage16,243 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

RegistrationYY04 WRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About YY04 WRU

What car is YY04 WRU?

YY04 WRU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2004.

What is the mileage of YY04 WRU?

The last recorded mileage for YY04 WRU was 80,721 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY04 WRU passed its MOT?

YY04 WRU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2023.

Is YY04 WRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY04 WRU 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 YY04 WRU?

YY04 WRU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.