2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HD53 UZC
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 128,715 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HD53 UZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 128,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HD53 UZC Mileage History
- 16/03/2023119,057 mi
- 30/03/2023119,070 mi+13 mi
- 27/03/2024123,131 mi+4,061 mi
- 26/03/2025125,576 mi+2,445 mi
- 24/03/2026128,715 mi+3,139 mi
Average of roughly 3,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HD53 UZC 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 UZC) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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