2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA54 WJK
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 126,064 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA54 WJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/02/2026
- 126,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA54 WJK 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 (SA54 WJK) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SA54 WJK Mileage History
- 15/02/2023117,640 mi
- 09/02/2024122,369 mi+4,729 mi
- 15/02/2025125,360 mi+2,991 mi
- 17/02/2025125,360 mi
- 16/02/2026126,064 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 2,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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