2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SJ04 USS
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 111,841 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ04 USS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 111,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SJ04 USS Mileage History
- 12/04/200745,607 mi
- 06/05/200846,749 mi+1,142 mi
- 24/04/200948,425 mi+1,676 mi
- 10/05/201058,126 mi+9,701 mi
- 11/05/201058,126 mi
- 09/05/201163,441 mi+5,315 mi
- 01/05/201268,511 mi+5,070 mi
- 02/05/201268,511 mi
- 07/05/201373,755 mi+5,244 mi
- 30/04/201478,877 mi+5,122 mi
- 25/04/201585,725 mi+6,848 mi
- 07/10/201689,111 mi+3,386 mi
- 26/09/201793,241 mi+4,130 mi
- 11/09/201895,129 mi+1,888 mi
- 02/10/201996,374 mi+1,245 mi
- 05/10/202098,029 mi+1,655 mi
- 18/10/2021101,469 mi+3,440 mi
- 21/07/2025104,841 mi+3,372 mi
- 06/08/2026111,841 mi+7,000 mi
Average of roughly 3,429 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SJ04 USS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (SJ04 USS) between April 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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