2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BW04 DHV
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 110,558 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW04 DHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 110,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BW04 DHV Mileage History
- 30/08/202282,948 mi
- 04/09/202391,023 mi+8,075 mi
- 04/09/2024101,864 mi+10,841 mi
- 04/09/2024101,864 mi
- 30/08/2025110,558 mi+8,694 mi
Average of roughly 9,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW04 DHV 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 (BW04 DHV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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