2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EP04 ADZ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 48,899 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EP04 ADZ Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 48,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP04 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (EP04 ADZ) between August 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EP04 ADZ Mileage History
- 01/08/20078,304 mi
- 02/08/200810,261 mi+1,957 mi
- 16/09/200810,560 mi+299 mi
- 25/07/200912,385 mi+1,825 mi
- 24/07/201014,423 mi+2,038 mi
- 20/07/201117,723 mi+3,300 mi
- 02/08/201221,306 mi+3,583 mi
- 02/08/201221,306 mi
- 02/08/201322,042 mi+736 mi
- 01/08/201422,572 mi+530 mi
- 05/08/201422,572 mi
- 31/07/201523,168 mi+596 mi
- 31/07/201523,168 mi
- 29/07/201625,765 mi+2,597 mi
- 06/08/201625,765 mi
- 04/08/201726,277 mi+512 mi
- 05/08/201726,277 mi
- 03/08/201827,375 mi+1,098 mi
- 03/08/201827,375 mi
- 04/05/201927,674 mi+299 mi
- 04/05/201927,674 mi
- 04/09/202030,834 mi+3,160 mi
- 05/09/202030,834 mi
- 06/09/202134,059 mi+3,225 mi
- 06/09/202134,059 mi
- 05/08/202236,697 mi+2,638 mi
- 06/08/202236,697 mi
- 21/08/202339,497 mi+2,800 mi
- 21/08/202344,921 mi+5,424 mi
- 12/08/202442,571 mi-2,350 mi
- 12/08/202442,571 mi
- 13/08/202545,365 mi+2,794 mi
- 13/08/202545,365 mi
- 03/09/202648,899 mi+3,534 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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