2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FD04 ARX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 132,425 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/11/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
FD04 ARX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2019
- 132,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FD04 ARX Mileage History
- 24/04/200752,137 mi
- 24/08/200755,790 mi+3,653 mi
- 21/08/200863,289 mi+7,499 mi
- 15/08/200970,204 mi+6,915 mi
- 26/03/201074,462 mi+4,258 mi
- 18/03/201180,179 mi+5,717 mi
- 23/03/201287,862 mi+7,683 mi
- 23/03/201287,862 mi
- 19/03/201396,419 mi+8,557 mi
- 21/03/2014100,839 mi+4,420 mi
- 17/03/2015103,905 mi+3,066 mi
- 17/03/2015103,905 mi
- 11/03/2016108,852 mi+4,947 mi
- 24/03/2017116,430 mi+7,578 mi
- 28/03/2018122,800 mi+6,370 mi
- 05/04/2018122,803 mi+3 mi
- 05/04/201986,545 mi-36,258 mi
- 05/04/2019132,425 mi+45,880 mi
Average of roughly 6,720 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FD04 ARX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (FD04 ARX) between April 2007 and April 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”.
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