2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OV04 PVL
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 169,750 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 PVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 169,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 PVL 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 (OV04 PVL) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due too O/S/F Shock absorber Insecure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Broken (1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
OV04 PVL Mileage History
- 31/10/2023152,350 mi
- 13/11/2024157,775 mi+5,425 mi
- 15/11/2024157,776 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/2025169,295 mi+11,519 mi
- 23/12/2025169,750 mi+455 mi
Average of roughly 8,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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