2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DC04 AAZ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 93,213 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC04 AAZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2023
- 93,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC04 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (DC04 AAZ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2023 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: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
DC04 AAZ Mileage History
- 13/08/202289,626 mi
- 13/08/202289,626 mi
- 18/08/202393,213 mi+3,587 mi
- 19/08/202393,213 mi
Average of roughly 3,531 miles per year across 4 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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