2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF04 RGU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10/05/2004. Recorded mileage 90,449 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1198cc
RF04 RGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 90,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF04 RGU Mileage History
- 21/07/202371,408 mi
- 10/07/202481,303 mi+9,895 mi
- 17/07/202481,518 mi+215 mi
- 10/07/202590,449 mi+8,931 mi
- 10/07/202590,449 mi
Average of roughly 9,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF04 RGU 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 (RF04 RGU) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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