2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YC04 WEK
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2004. Recorded mileage 84,916 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC04 WEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 84,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC04 WEK 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 (YC04 WEK) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
YC04 WEK Mileage History
- 03/04/202376,908 mi
- 03/04/202376,908 mi
- 08/04/202481,006 mi+4,098 mi
- 14/04/202584,916 mi+3,910 mi
- 17/04/202584,916 mi
Average of roughly 3,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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