Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LG04 YOW

LG04 YOW

2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 29,513 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,513 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1390cc

LG04 YOW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
  • 29,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LG04 YOW Mileage History

  1. 19/09/202325,781 mi
  2. 04/10/202427,712 mi+1,931 mi
  3. 04/10/202427,712 mi
  4. 25/09/202529,426 mi+1,714 mi
  5. 02/10/202529,513 mi+87 mi

Average of roughly 1,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LG04 YOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 01:54
MOT Analysis

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 (LG04 YOW) between September 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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