2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LC04 XLB
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 101,785 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC04 XLB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 101,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC04 XLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (LC04 XLB) between April 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC04 XLB Mileage History
- 10/04/200715,021 mi
- 17/04/200819,043 mi+4,022 mi
- 15/04/200924,025 mi+4,982 mi
- 07/04/201028,449 mi+4,424 mi
- 14/04/201136,225 mi+7,776 mi
- 12/04/201244,646 mi+8,421 mi
- 12/04/201349,843 mi+5,197 mi
- 10/04/201454,976 mi+5,133 mi
- 14/04/201560,157 mi+5,181 mi
- 05/04/201665,401 mi+5,244 mi
- 05/04/201665,401 mi
- 07/04/201770,870 mi+5,469 mi
- 10/04/201876,401 mi+5,531 mi
- 11/04/201876,497 mi+96 mi
- 05/04/201982,959 mi+6,462 mi
- 05/04/201982,959 mi
- 24/03/202088,472 mi+5,513 mi
- 29/03/202189,482 mi+1,010 mi
- 23/03/202290,688 mi+1,206 mi
- 21/03/202392,010 mi+1,322 mi
- 25/03/202493,604 mi+1,594 mi
- 11/02/202595,096 mi+1,492 mi
- 16/01/202699,375 mi+4,279 mi
- 21/01/202699,376 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2026101,785 mi+2,409 mi
- 12/06/2026101,785 mi
Average of roughly 4,525 miles per year across 26 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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