2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · A3 BER
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 134,659 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 BER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 134,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A3 BER 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 (A3 BER) between April 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of ”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
A3 BER Mileage History
- 21/04/2022120,038 mi
- 31/05/2023124,836 mi+4,798 mi
- 02/07/2024128,466 mi+3,630 mi
- 01/12/2025134,635 mi+6,169 mi
- 05/12/2025134,659 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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