2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK04 UUW
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 118,959 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK04 UUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
- 118,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK04 UUW 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 (AK04 UUW) between June 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AK04 UUW Mileage History
- 17/06/2023109,360 mi
- 01/03/2024111,409 mi+2,049 mi
- 01/03/2024111,409 mi
- 28/02/2025118,945 mi+7,536 mi
- 04/03/2025118,959 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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The electro-hydraulic power steering pump (TRW or KOYO) or its wiring loom can fail, leading to intermittent or total loss of steering assistance.
- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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- Front Wishbone Bush WearModerate
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