2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DN04 DVY
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 102,995 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DN04 DVY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 102,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN04 DVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (DN04 DVY) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DN04 DVY Mileage History
- 05/11/2021102,995 mi
- 05/11/2021102,995 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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