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AK04 DRV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 116,372 miles on the clock, averaging 6,300 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AK04 DRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,300

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,372 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK04 DRV 24k47k70k93k116k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,372 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage104,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage97,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage95,034 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,839 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage85,716 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage74,796 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage67,592 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage61,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage54,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,644 miles
PASS
Mileage46,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage38,812 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage33,885 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage29,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage23,528 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 DRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AK04 DRV

What car is AK04 DRV?

AK04 DRV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK04 DRV?

The last recorded mileage for AK04 DRV was 116,372 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK04 DRV passed its MOT?

AK04 DRV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2021.

Is AK04 DRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK04 DRV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK04 DRV?

AK04 DRV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.