2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KC53 GDA
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 107,843 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC53 GDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 107,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC53 GDA 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 (KC53 GDA) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 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: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure rubber gourmet broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
KC53 GDA Mileage History
- 22/05/202499,669 mi
- 28/05/202499,669 mi
- 03/06/2025103,814 mi+4,145 mi
- 04/06/2025103,816 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/2026107,843 mi+4,027 mi
Average of roughly 3,948 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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