2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · ET04 FOH
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 149,323 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET04 FOH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 149,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET04 FOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (ET04 FOH) between June 2007 and July 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ET04 FOH Mileage History
- 26/06/200733,451 mi
- 27/06/200844,774 mi+11,323 mi
- 19/06/200955,223 mi+10,449 mi
- 02/06/201065,236 mi+10,013 mi
- 21/06/201176,062 mi+10,826 mi
- 16/06/201284,116 mi+8,054 mi
- 23/06/201284,248 mi+132 mi
- 15/06/201393,452 mi+9,204 mi
- 18/06/201393,580 mi+128 mi
- 27/06/2014102,341 mi+8,761 mi
- 27/06/2014102,341 mi
- 02/06/2015110,003 mi+7,662 mi
- 03/06/2015110,009 mi+6 mi
- 06/06/2016118,592 mi+8,583 mi
- 02/06/2017122,604 mi+4,012 mi
- 02/06/2017122,604 mi
- 03/07/2018125,576 mi+2,972 mi
- 27/06/2019128,264 mi+2,688 mi
- 08/07/2020129,714 mi+1,450 mi
- 08/07/2020129,714 mi
- 06/07/2021133,882 mi+4,168 mi
- 08/07/2021133,898 mi+16 mi
- 04/07/2022149,323 mi+15,425 mi
Average of roughly 7,713 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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