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2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PF53 UAM

PF53 UAM

2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02/01/2004. Recorded mileage 125,409 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2004 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/01/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
125,409 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/01/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1198cc

PF53 UAM Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2024
  • 125,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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PF53 UAM Mileage History

  1. 25/03/200739,728 mi
  2. 13/03/200847,318 mi+7,590 mi
  3. 06/03/200954,651 mi+7,333 mi
  4. 05/03/201060,940 mi+6,289 mi
  5. 05/03/201060,940 mi
  6. 19/02/201168,481 mi+7,541 mi
  7. 20/02/201274,484 mi+6,003 mi
  8. 08/02/201380,006 mi+5,522 mi
  9. 08/02/201380,006 mi
  10. 19/02/201486,564 mi+6,558 mi
  11. 20/02/201486,566 mi+2 mi
  12. 20/02/201592,718 mi+6,152 mi
  13. 20/02/201592,718 mi
  14. 17/02/201698,807 mi+6,089 mi
  15. 20/02/2017105,073 mi+6,266 mi
  16. 20/02/2017105,073 mi
  17. 17/01/2018110,192 mi+5,119 mi
  18. 17/01/2018110,194 mi+2 mi
  19. 10/01/2019113,073 mi+2,879 mi
  20. 10/01/2019113,073 mi
  21. 17/01/2020116,118 mi+3,045 mi
  22. 18/01/2020116,120 mi+2 mi
  23. 15/01/2021118,124 mi+2,004 mi
  24. 16/01/2021118,126 mi+2 mi
  25. 10/01/2022120,692 mi+2,566 mi
  26. 13/01/2023122,815 mi+2,123 mi
  27. 14/01/2023122,818 mi+3 mi
  28. 13/01/2024125,409 mi+2,591 mi

Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

PF53 UAM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (PF53 UAM) between March 2007 and January 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 13 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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