2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · K17 KBU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 129,619 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K17 KBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 129,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K17 KBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (K17 KBU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K17 KBU Mileage History
- 03/02/2023125,856 mi
- 22/02/2024127,304 mi+1,448 mi
- 22/02/2024127,304 mi
- 27/02/2025128,401 mi+1,097 mi
- 04/03/2026129,619 mi+1,218 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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