2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YK04 PKC
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 73,505 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK04 PKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2026
- 73,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK04 PKC 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 (YK04 PKC) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YK04 PKC Mileage History
- 22/02/202356,853 mi
- 24/02/202356,854 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/202462,319 mi+5,465 mi
- 11/03/202568,382 mi+6,063 mi
- 07/03/202673,505 mi+5,123 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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