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KV04 HGU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 71,205 miles on the clock, averaging 5,017 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 KV04 HGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,205
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,017

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

Below average
Latest reading71,205 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV04 HGU 12k27k42k56k71k '07'19'14

Check KV04 HGU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage64,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage58,895 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage53,730 miles
PASS
Mileage54,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage46,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage40,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage35,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage31,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage28,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage23,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage17,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage11,809 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

RegistrationKV04 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About KV04 HGU

What car is KV04 HGU?

KV04 HGU is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KV04 HGU?

The last recorded mileage for KV04 HGU was 71,205 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV04 HGU passed its MOT?

KV04 HGU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2019.

Is KV04 HGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV04 HGU 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 KV04 HGU?

KV04 HGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.