2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HG04 XDF
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 99,968 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG04 XDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 99,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG04 XDF 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 (HG04 XDF) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HG04 XDF Mileage History
- 11/08/202278,253 mi
- 11/08/202383,863 mi+5,610 mi
- 27/08/202492,579 mi+8,716 mi
- 29/08/202492,585 mi+6 mi
- 29/08/202599,968 mi+7,383 mi
Average of roughly 7,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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