2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AG04 DCX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 119,364 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG04 DCX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2023
- 119,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG04 DCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (AG04 DCX) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AG04 DCX Mileage History
- 15/12/2021112,672 mi
- 13/12/2022115,364 mi+2,692 mi
- 22/12/2022115,544 mi+180 mi
- 15/12/2023119,364 mi+3,820 mi
Average of roughly 3,347 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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