2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · KW04 DLU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 74,237 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KW04 DLU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2024
- 74,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW04 DLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (KW04 DLU) between July 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
KW04 DLU Mileage History
- 20/07/200711,599 mi
- 09/07/200814,407 mi+2,808 mi
- 06/07/200916,981 mi+2,574 mi
- 15/07/201019,658 mi+2,677 mi
- 01/07/201122,347 mi+2,689 mi
- 03/07/201224,214 mi+1,867 mi
- 03/07/201224,214 mi
- 08/07/201325,906 mi+1,692 mi
- 07/07/201427,540 mi+1,634 mi
- 07/07/201427,545 mi+5 mi
- 08/07/201528,726 mi+1,181 mi
- 06/07/201629,928 mi+1,202 mi
- 17/07/201730,917 mi+989 mi
- 04/07/201831,715 mi+798 mi
- 24/06/201932,716 mi+1,001 mi
- 16/07/202033,208 mi+492 mi
- 26/08/202139,002 mi+5,794 mi
- 01/08/202249,929 mi+10,927 mi
- 14/08/202362,986 mi+13,057 mi
- 26/08/202474,237 mi+11,251 mi
- 26/08/202474,237 mi
Average of roughly 3,662 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (KW04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KW04DLU.
VAUXHALL
CORSA
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
CHRYSLER
PT CRUISER
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLVO
S60
VOLVO
C70
VOLVO
V40
VOLVO
S60
VOLVO
XC70
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER XDYNAMIC HSE D MHEV A
TOYOTA
RAV4
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLK
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.