2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DC53 GPU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 70,131 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC53 GPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 70,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC53 GPU 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 (DC53 GPU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -offside sill excessively corroded (7.1”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -centre of nearside sill excessively co”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of ne”.
DC53 GPU Mileage History
- 29/10/202261,660 mi
- 28/10/202365,858 mi+4,198 mi
- 12/10/202468,673 mi+2,815 mi
- 18/10/202468,689 mi+16 mi
- 24/10/202570,131 mi+1,442 mi
Average of roughly 2,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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