2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NL04 RYV
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 126,827 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL04 RYV Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 126,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL04 RYV 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 (NL04 RYV) between April 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NL04 RYV Mileage History
- 03/04/200715,533 mi
- 31/03/200820,303 mi+4,770 mi
- 30/03/200924,749 mi+4,446 mi
- 19/03/201029,069 mi+4,320 mi
- 22/03/201133,145 mi+4,076 mi
- 13/02/201237,139 mi+3,994 mi
- 03/04/201346,706 mi+9,567 mi
- 13/09/201461,112 mi+14,406 mi
- 09/09/201568,139 mi+7,027 mi
- 10/09/201568,139 mi
- 03/08/201672,304 mi+4,165 mi
- 05/08/201672,313 mi+9 mi
- 17/08/201772,807 mi+494 mi
- 25/08/201772,819 mi+12 mi
- 16/08/201874,012 mi+1,193 mi
- 11/11/201989,260 mi+15,248 mi
- 02/01/202089,264 mi+4 mi
- 03/01/202089,264 mi
- 22/12/202089,611 mi+347 mi
- 23/12/202089,611 mi
- 06/01/202290,184 mi+573 mi
- 28/07/202290,207 mi+23 mi
- 14/10/202290,217 mi+10 mi
- 14/11/202398,719 mi+8,502 mi
- 01/12/202398,747 mi+28 mi
- 19/02/202498,810 mi+63 mi
- 19/02/202498,810 mi
- 19/02/2025110,880 mi+12,070 mi
- 19/02/2025110,880 mi
- 14/02/2026126,827 mi+15,947 mi
Average of roughly 5,898 miles per year across 30 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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