2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HD53 TGJ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 102,583 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD53 TGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 102,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD53 TGJ 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 (HD53 TGJ) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HD53 TGJ Mileage History
- 11/10/202488,355 mi
- 17/10/202488,382 mi+27 mi
- 20/10/202595,069 mi+6,687 mi
- 28/10/202595,105 mi+36 mi
- 29/09/2026102,583 mi+7,478 mi
Average of roughly 7,240 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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