2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DX04 HLR
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 100,839 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX04 HLR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 100,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX04 HLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (DX04 HLR) between March 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
DX04 HLR Mileage History
- 12/03/200725,126 mi
- 10/03/200832,111 mi+6,985 mi
- 06/03/200937,437 mi+5,326 mi
- 05/03/201043,634 mi+6,197 mi
- 14/03/201148,563 mi+4,929 mi
- 02/03/201256,228 mi+7,665 mi
- 13/03/201364,598 mi+8,370 mi
- 13/03/201364,598 mi
- 11/03/201470,644 mi+6,046 mi
- 05/03/201576,452 mi+5,808 mi
- 16/03/201680,038 mi+3,586 mi
- 08/03/201783,573 mi+3,535 mi
- 22/02/201885,247 mi+1,674 mi
- 13/03/201987,981 mi+2,734 mi
- 11/03/202090,718 mi+2,737 mi
- 11/03/202090,718 mi
- 15/03/202192,257 mi+1,539 mi
- 10/03/202294,330 mi+2,073 mi
- 07/03/202396,044 mi+1,714 mi
- 05/03/202497,746 mi+1,702 mi
- 10/03/202599,029 mi+1,283 mi
- 11/03/2026100,839 mi+1,810 mi
Average of roughly 3,985 miles per year across 22 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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