2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RN04 XCM
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 152,840 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN04 XCM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2023
- 152,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN04 XCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (RN04 XCM) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
RN04 XCM Mileage History
- 05/10/2021132,525 mi
- 26/09/2022142,185 mi+9,660 mi
- 06/10/2023152,840 mi+10,655 mi
- 09/10/2023152,840 mi
Average of roughly 10,105 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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