2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GX04 WRU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 106,400 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX04 WRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 106,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX04 WRU 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 (GX04 WRU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
GX04 WRU Mileage History
- 05/06/2024102,001 mi
- 05/06/2024102,001 mi
- 16/06/2025104,693 mi+2,692 mi
- 09/06/2026106,400 mi+1,707 mi
- 09/06/2026106,400 mi
Average of roughly 2,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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