2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL04 XZP
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2004. Recorded mileage 92,573 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL04 XZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2026
- 92,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL04 XZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (GL04 XZP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings badly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))”.
GL04 XZP Mileage History
- 31/07/202488,164 mi
- 14/08/202488,164 mi
- 29/07/202588,918 mi+754 mi
- 29/07/202588,918 mi
- 20/07/202692,573 mi+3,655 mi
Average of roughly 2,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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