2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SC53 UOP
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 147,039 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 UOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 147,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 UOP 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 (SC53 UOP) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
SC53 UOP Mileage History
- 17/04/2023136,634 mi
- 22/07/2024144,295 mi+7,661 mi
- 25/07/2024144,307 mi+12 mi
- 25/07/2025147,038 mi+2,731 mi
- 31/07/2025147,039 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,546 miles per year across 5 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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