2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YB04 AEL
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18/05/2004. Recorded mileage 124,687 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1198cc
YB04 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 124,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YB04 AEL Mileage History
- 14/09/2023109,700 mi
- 04/09/2024118,066 mi+8,366 mi
- 05/09/2024118,066 mi
- 20/08/2025124,469 mi+6,403 mi
- 26/08/2025124,687 mi+218 mi
Average of roughly 7,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB04 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (YB04 AEL) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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