2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AP53 TCV
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 104,865 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 TCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 104,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 TCV 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 (AP53 TCV) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
AP53 TCV Mileage History
- 23/05/2024100,304 mi
- 23/05/2024100,304 mi
- 04/06/2025101,671 mi+1,367 mi
- 05/06/2025101,676 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/2026104,865 mi+3,189 mi
Average of roughly 2,051 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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