2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · K121 ORB
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/05/2004. Recorded mileage 104,333 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1198cc
K121 ORB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 104,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K121 ORB Mileage History
- 02/04/202496,625 mi
- 08/04/202496,641 mi+16 mi
- 03/04/202598,725 mi+2,084 mi
- 09/04/2026104,123 mi+5,398 mi
- 16/04/2026104,333 mi+210 mi
Average of roughly 3,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K121 ORB 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 (K121 ORB) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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 (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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