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LA04 KCU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 124,602 miles on the clock, averaging 5,989 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 LA04 KCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,602
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
5,989

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 reading124,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,658
Average per year5,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA04 KCU 29k53k77k101k125k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage120,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage117,052 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage115,308 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage113,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage108,673 miles
Since last MOT+15,157 miles
PASS
Mileage93,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage89,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage76,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage69,356 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage60,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage36,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage28,949 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

RegistrationLA04 KCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 KCU

What car is LA04 KCU?

LA04 KCU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA04 KCU?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 KCU was 124,602 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 KCU passed its MOT?

LA04 KCU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2023.

Is LA04 KCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA04 KCU 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 LA04 KCU?

LA04 KCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.