2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SB53 RCX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 106,827 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB53 RCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 106,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB53 RCX 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 (SB53 RCX) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 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 (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
SB53 RCX Mileage History
- 08/11/202388,762 mi
- 17/11/202493,976 mi+5,214 mi
- 18/11/202494,006 mi+30 mi
- 07/01/2026106,827 mi+12,821 mi
- 07/01/2026106,827 mi
Average of roughly 8,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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