2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OW04 DLK
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 78,879 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OW04 DLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 78,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OW04 DLK Mileage History
- 01/06/202361,586 mi
- 13/06/202467,486 mi+5,900 mi
- 16/06/202573,034 mi+5,548 mi
- 08/06/202678,879 mi+5,845 mi
- 08/06/202678,879 mi
Average of roughly 5,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OW04 DLK 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 (OW04 DLK) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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