2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · GD04 EXH

This 2004 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 141,958 miles passed cleanly with zero defects or advisories. This follows a pattern of consistent passes in 2023 and 2022, indicating the vehicle has been kept in mechanically sound condition by its current keeper. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring or worsening defects on record. Mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2022 test at 134,642 miles and the October 2024 test at 139,731 miles, the Polo covered roughly 5,089 miles over two years. From October 2024 to October 2025, the odometer moved just 2,227 miles, suggesting lighter recent use or shorter journeys. The annualised average of approximately 6,453 miles aligns with typical UK usage for a 22-year-old supermini. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or implausible jumps in the record. The only notable defect in the history occurred on 25 October 2022 at 134,622 miles, when a tester flagged a rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored. The disc was not deemed seriously weakened, and the car passed that test, but it confirms the rear braking system has experienced uneven wear or corrosion at some point. The 2024 failure at 139,731 miles for exposed ply on the offside front tyre and a worn nearside front edge points to a period of neglected tyre condition, though this was rectified immediately for the retest on the same day. No further tyre or brake defects have appeared since. A buyer should still inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear consistent with the 2022 advisory. Examine all four tyre sidewalls for perishing or exposed cords, particularly on the front axle, given the 2024 failure. With 141,958 miles on the clock, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, sills, and subframes, is advisable. The clean recent record is encouraging, but age-related deterioration can develop between annual tests.