2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK04 DFN
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 120,232 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,232 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
AK04 DFN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2019
- 120,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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AK04 DFN Mileage History
- 26/02/200710,333 mi
- 19/02/200813,363 mi+3,030 mi
- 17/02/200914,189 mi+826 mi
- 05/03/201023,220 mi+9,031 mi
- 05/03/201023,220 mi
- 18/02/201133,972 mi+10,752 mi
- 02/03/201248,533 mi+14,561 mi
- 09/02/201355,692 mi+7,159 mi
- 14/02/201465,951 mi+10,259 mi
- 17/02/201465,968 mi+17 mi
- 24/01/201572,790 mi+6,822 mi
- 26/01/201572,813 mi+23 mi
- 23/01/201681,037 mi+8,224 mi
- 25/01/201681,075 mi+38 mi
- 21/01/201791,995 mi+10,920 mi
- 13/01/2018103,714 mi+11,719 mi
- 19/01/2018103,908 mi+194 mi
- 11/09/2018111,613 mi+7,705 mi
- 26/08/2019120,232 mi+8,619 mi
- 26/08/2019120,232 mi
Average of roughly 8,795 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
AK04 DFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (AK04 DFN) between February 2007 and August 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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