2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AP04 LWM
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2004. Recorded mileage 133,541 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP04 LWM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 133,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP04 LWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (AP04 LWM) between May 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
AP04 LWM Mileage History
- 25/05/200725,214 mi
- 23/05/200835,609 mi+10,395 mi
- 09/06/200944,358 mi+8,749 mi
- 09/06/200944,358 mi
- 23/06/201051,887 mi+7,529 mi
- 20/06/201159,139 mi+7,252 mi
- 22/06/201159,163 mi+24 mi
- 20/06/201264,669 mi+5,506 mi
- 20/06/201264,871 mi+202 mi
- 19/06/201368,585 mi+3,714 mi
- 19/06/201368,585 mi
- 17/06/201472,572 mi+3,987 mi
- 10/06/201575,245 mi+2,673 mi
- 12/06/201575,254 mi+9 mi
- 16/06/201682,765 mi+7,511 mi
- 07/06/201789,701 mi+6,936 mi
- 13/06/201896,520 mi+6,819 mi
- 27/06/2019102,056 mi+5,536 mi
- 09/11/2020105,409 mi+3,353 mi
- 17/01/2022108,834 mi+3,425 mi
- 10/01/2023110,184 mi+1,350 mi
- 15/01/2024114,286 mi+4,102 mi
- 11/01/2025121,212 mi+6,926 mi
- 05/01/2026133,541 mi+12,329 mi
Average of roughly 5,818 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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