2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GF04 PLJ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 148,572 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF04 PLJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 148,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 PLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (GF04 PLJ) between March 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GF04 PLJ Mileage History
- 27/03/200723,385 mi
- 20/03/200832,814 mi+9,429 mi
- 20/03/200832,816 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/200943,880 mi+11,064 mi
- 21/04/201051,148 mi+7,268 mi
- 21/04/201051,148 mi
- 28/04/201157,778 mi+6,630 mi
- 19/04/201265,498 mi+7,720 mi
- 19/04/201265,498 mi
- 04/04/201372,329 mi+6,831 mi
- 04/04/201372,329 mi
- 15/04/201482,020 mi+9,691 mi
- 15/04/201482,020 mi
- 10/04/201584,989 mi+2,969 mi
- 14/04/201585,020 mi+31 mi
- 19/04/201688,035 mi+3,015 mi
- 03/04/201791,071 mi+3,036 mi
- 04/04/201893,629 mi+2,558 mi
- 03/04/201996,456 mi+2,827 mi
- 09/04/201996,523 mi+67 mi
- 27/03/202099,055 mi+2,532 mi
- 10/03/2021100,582 mi+1,527 mi
- 11/03/2021100,605 mi+23 mi
- 09/04/2022112,025 mi+11,420 mi
- 15/04/2022112,307 mi+282 mi
- 15/04/2022112,307 mi
- 16/03/2023130,580 mi+18,273 mi
- 13/05/2024138,352 mi+7,772 mi
- 09/06/2025143,540 mi+5,188 mi
- 14/08/2025143,700 mi+160 mi
- 12/08/2026148,572 mi+4,872 mi
Average of roughly 6,460 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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