2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · R2 BNC
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 67,057 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 BNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 67,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 BNC 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 (R2 BNC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
R2 BNC Mileage History
- 16/05/202464,578 mi
- 16/05/202464,578 mi
- 21/05/202565,622 mi+1,044 mi
- 18/05/202667,057 mi+1,435 mi
- 19/05/202667,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,235 miles per year across 5 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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