2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL53 HVR
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 85,750 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 HVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 85,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 HVR 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 (GL53 HVR) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
GL53 HVR Mileage History
- 11/01/202381,440 mi
- 14/04/202381,884 mi+444 mi
- 10/01/202483,434 mi+1,550 mi
- 13/01/202585,043 mi+1,609 mi
- 21/04/202685,750 mi+707 mi
Average of roughly 1,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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