Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BL04 EDX

BL04 EDX

2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/05/2004. Recorded mileage 132,616 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2004 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/06/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
132,616 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/06/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1198cc

BL04 EDX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2025
  • 132,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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BL04 EDX Mileage History

  1. 19/06/2023130,873 mi
  2. 22/06/2023130,874 mi+1 mi
  3. 18/06/2024131,232 mi+358 mi
  4. 19/06/2024131,237 mi+5 mi
  5. 18/07/2025132,616 mi+1,379 mi

Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BL04 EDX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 17:44
MOT Analysis

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 (BL04 EDX) between June 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill, marked with white ”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front headlamps oxidised causing the beam pattern to enter the dazzle zone.”; “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired previously repaired with body filler? ”.

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