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AK04 UVB

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 84,418 miles on the clock, averaging 3,304 miles per year, well 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 UVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,304

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,164
Average per year3,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK04 UVB 26k40k55k70k84k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage83,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage81,752 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage79,731 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage78,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage73,731 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage70,288 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage67,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage65,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage61,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage57,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage51,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage46,190 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage41,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage36,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage31,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage27,081 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage25,833 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 UVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AK04 UVB

What car is AK04 UVB?

AK04 UVB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK04 UVB?

The last recorded mileage for AK04 UVB was 84,418 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK04 UVB passed its MOT?

AK04 UVB has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2025.

Is AK04 UVB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK04 UVB 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 UVB?

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