2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SA04 UPC
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 92,845 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA04 UPC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 92,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA04 UPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (SA04 UPC) between February 2007 and July 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
SA04 UPC Mileage History
- 22/02/200730,389 mi
- 13/03/200843,420 mi+13,031 mi
- 31/03/200948,250 mi+4,830 mi
- 23/03/201051,995 mi+3,745 mi
- 24/03/201155,953 mi+3,958 mi
- 25/03/201155,955 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/201258,919 mi+2,964 mi
- 22/03/201258,919 mi
- 18/03/201361,698 mi+2,779 mi
- 18/03/201361,698 mi
- 12/03/201464,734 mi+3,036 mi
- 20/03/201464,734 mi
- 09/03/201567,603 mi+2,869 mi
- 14/03/201669,176 mi+1,573 mi
- 18/03/201770,002 mi+826 mi
- 27/03/201770,002 mi
- 02/06/201872,735 mi+2,733 mi
- 17/06/201978,657 mi+5,922 mi
- 08/06/202085,492 mi+6,835 mi
- 16/06/202186,419 mi+927 mi
- 16/06/202186,419 mi
- 12/07/202288,750 mi+2,331 mi
- 11/07/202392,845 mi+4,095 mi
- 11/07/202392,845 mi
Average of roughly 3,813 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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