2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YK04 PEZ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 63,530 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK04 PEZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2022
- 63,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK04 PEZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (YK04 PEZ) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YK04 PEZ Mileage History
- 29/07/202263,523 mi
- 30/07/202263,530 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,613 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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