2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FH04 FOV

The 2004 Volkswagen Polo presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent DVSA test on 6 March 2025 at 124,972 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shown by the available records is stable, with the two most recent pass results indicating no outstanding advisories or mechanical concerns at the time of testing. The recorded mileage of 124,972 miles against a 22-year lifespan equates to a low average of roughly 5,681 miles per year, suggesting light use or extended periods of storage during the vehicle's life. Between the failed and passed tests on 21 November 2023 at 123,553 miles and the March 2025 test, the car covered only 1,419 miles, confirming a low-activity ownership pattern. The MOT history is sparse, with just three entries and a duplicate same-day fail and pass in November 2023 showing no defects logged on either outcome, so no wear trend can be charted from consumables or major assemblies. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of dormant periods accelerating underbody rust. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions in the records does not exempt the car from age-related degradation invisible to a pass result. Verify the reason for the 21 November 2023 failure with the test station, as the DVSA entry lists no defects yet records a fail. Confirm the braking system, tyre condition, and fluid intervals independently before purchase, since the low mileage may mask perished seals or flat-spotted tyres from standing.