2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AJ54 MYW

The 2004 Volkswagen Polo presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the clean pass recorded on 31 January 2026 at 68,147 miles with no defects noted. Prior tests show the same pattern of clean results once the vehicle cleared its earlier failures. The history implies consistent annual testing and no outstanding advisories across the supplied record. Mileage sits at 68,147 miles against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 3,098 miles per year and distinctly low for the model year. The record jumps from 53,185 miles at the March 2024 tests to 62,460 miles by the February 2025 failure, then 62,687 by the March 2025 pass, and 68,147 by January 2026. This reflects gentle annual use with no rapid accumulation. The supplied entries are sparse, showing only five tests across two years, and all post-failure passes carry zero defects recorded. The February 2025 and March 2024 tests each list a fail with no defects recorded, a DVSA anomaly that typically signals administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical fault. No advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody rust, and binding calipers given the car's age and the unexplained failure codes. Low mileage and standing periods raise the risk of perished rubber components and stale fluid even where the MOT shows clean. Verify service history, check tyre sidewall cracking, and confirm the tester's earlier failure reasons through full DVSA documentation before purchase.