2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BD04 XUX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2004. Recorded mileage 132,270 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD04 XUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 132,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD04 XUX 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 (BD04 XUX) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD04 XUX Mileage History
- 17/06/2022116,460 mi
- 27/06/2023121,734 mi+5,274 mi
- 20/06/2024129,010 mi+7,276 mi
- 20/06/2024129,010 mi
- 30/05/2025132,270 mi+3,260 mi
Average of roughly 5,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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