2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC53 KJJ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 82,765 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SC53 KJJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 82,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SC53 KJJ Mileage History
- 09/02/202276,140 mi
- 10/02/202276,149 mi+9 mi
- 01/03/202382,727 mi+6,578 mi
- 07/08/202382,765 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 4,449 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 KJJ 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 (SC53 KJJ) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to CAT join, Front to centre and backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
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