2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GD04 VTE
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 129,866 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD04 VTE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2023
- 129,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD04 VTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (GD04 VTE) between May 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
GD04 VTE Mileage History
- 09/05/2022129,671 mi
- 22/11/2023129,862 mi+191 mi
- 25/11/2023129,866 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 126 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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