2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RL53 SYP
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 90,925 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL53 SYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 90,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 SYP 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 (RL53 SYP) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
RL53 SYP Mileage History
- 18/08/202285,062 mi
- 18/08/202285,069 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/202388,754 mi+3,685 mi
- 25/03/202690,911 mi+2,157 mi
- 14/04/202690,925 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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