2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DS04 GWD
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 68,454 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS04 GWD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 68,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS04 GWD 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 (DS04 GWD) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))”.
DS04 GWD Mileage History
- 22/06/202264,615 mi
- 22/06/202264,615 mi
- 07/06/202368,341 mi+3,726 mi
- 14/06/202368,454 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 3,925 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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