2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK04 UNL
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 126,956 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK04 UNL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 126,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK04 UNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (AK04 UNL) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AK04 UNL Mileage History
- 11/11/2022125,808 mi
- 15/11/2022125,812 mi+4 mi
- 11/12/2024126,956 mi+1,144 mi
- 12/12/2024126,956 mi
Average of roughly 550 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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