2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OV04 FFK
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 124,974 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 FFK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 124,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 FFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (OV04 FFK) between March 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OV04 FFK Mileage History
- 26/03/200719,004 mi
- 13/03/200824,797 mi+5,793 mi
- 13/03/200930,801 mi+6,004 mi
- 11/03/201035,985 mi+5,184 mi
- 16/03/201141,443 mi+5,458 mi
- 13/03/201247,129 mi+5,686 mi
- 14/03/201352,705 mi+5,576 mi
- 14/03/201352,705 mi
- 26/07/201459,182 mi+6,477 mi
- 26/07/201459,182 mi
- 22/07/201564,936 mi+5,754 mi
- 23/07/201564,939 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/201669,891 mi+4,952 mi
- 18/07/201775,554 mi+5,663 mi
- 18/07/201775,554 mi
- 12/07/201880,479 mi+4,925 mi
- 12/07/201880,481 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/201986,203 mi+5,722 mi
- 10/07/202088,334 mi+2,131 mi
- 10/07/202088,334 mi
- 20/07/202191,733 mi+3,399 mi
- 21/07/202191,733 mi
- 19/07/202298,400 mi+6,667 mi
- 19/07/2023103,921 mi+5,521 mi
- 04/08/2023103,934 mi+13 mi
- 27/07/2024114,071 mi+10,137 mi
- 10/07/2025121,567 mi+7,496 mi
- 28/07/2026124,964 mi+3,397 mi
- 20/08/2026124,974 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,462 miles per year across 29 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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