2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DV54 KWZ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 149,394 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV54 KWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2025
- 149,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV54 KWZ 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 (DV54 KWZ) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DV54 KWZ Mileage History
- 24/11/2023139,219 mi
- 27/11/2023139,224 mi+5 mi
- 28/11/2024148,577 mi+9,353 mi
- 03/12/2024148,594 mi+17 mi
- 16/09/2025149,394 mi+800 mi
Average of roughly 5,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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