2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR04 XTW
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 69,859 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR04 XTW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 69,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR04 XTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (LR04 XTW) between March 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR04 XTW Mileage History
- 19/03/200710,904 mi
- 17/03/200818,994 mi+8,090 mi
- 25/03/200922,273 mi+3,279 mi
- 31/03/201026,181 mi+3,908 mi
- 31/03/201026,181 mi
- 29/03/201128,560 mi+2,379 mi
- 29/03/201128,560 mi
- 29/03/201230,884 mi+2,324 mi
- 25/03/201332,383 mi+1,499 mi
- 26/03/201332,383 mi
- 10/03/201434,060 mi+1,677 mi
- 10/03/201434,060 mi
- 25/03/201536,229 mi+2,169 mi
- 24/03/201639,801 mi+3,572 mi
- 10/03/201741,375 mi+1,574 mi
- 10/03/201741,375 mi
- 16/03/201842,901 mi+1,526 mi
- 15/03/201944,501 mi+1,600 mi
- 13/03/202046,049 mi+1,548 mi
- 23/03/202147,008 mi+959 mi
- 23/03/202147,009 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/202250,011 mi+3,002 mi
- 24/03/202250,011 mi
- 24/03/202356,077 mi+6,066 mi
- 23/02/202460,617 mi+4,540 mi
- 28/02/202460,620 mi+3 mi
- 07/02/202564,836 mi+4,216 mi
- 07/02/202564,836 mi
- 17/02/202669,859 mi+5,023 mi
- 17/02/202669,859 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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