2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MM53 LLU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 33,396 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM53 LLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 33,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM53 LLU 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 (MM53 LLU) between October 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear sidelight lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MM53 LLU Mileage History
- 23/10/202429,179 mi
- 26/10/202429,179 mi
- 08/01/202633,907 mi+4,728 mi
- 12/01/202633,395 mi-512 mi
- 30/01/202633,396 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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