2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CV04 RXR
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 83,437 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV04 RXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2025
- 83,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV04 RXR 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 (CV04 RXR) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength R”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Re”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV04 RXR Mileage History
- 22/05/202380,002 mi
- 22/05/202380,002 mi
- 15/05/202481,860 mi+1,858 mi
- 15/05/202481,860 mi
- 19/05/202583,437 mi+1,577 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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