2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO04 CXT
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 63,735 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO04 CXT Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 63,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO04 CXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (SO04 CXT) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SO04 CXT Mileage History
- 17/05/20084,751 mi
- 29/05/20097,502 mi+2,751 mi
- 24/05/20108,342 mi+840 mi
- 11/06/20108,377 mi+35 mi
- 24/05/20118,883 mi+506 mi
- 18/05/20129,927 mi+1,044 mi
- 14/05/201311,282 mi+1,355 mi
- 01/05/201412,435 mi+1,153 mi
- 01/05/201412,435 mi
- 06/05/201513,473 mi+1,038 mi
- 02/05/201614,720 mi+1,247 mi
- 13/05/201716,494 mi+1,774 mi
- 13/05/201716,494 mi
- 18/05/201818,914 mi+2,420 mi
- 18/05/201818,914 mi
- 03/06/201923,527 mi+4,613 mi
- 09/06/202027,166 mi+3,639 mi
- 09/06/202027,166 mi
- 24/05/202130,330 mi+3,164 mi
- 25/05/202130,330 mi
- 25/05/202130,330 mi
- 28/04/202233,817 mi+3,487 mi
- 29/04/202233,817 mi
- 29/05/202337,463 mi+3,646 mi
- 08/05/202444,982 mi+7,519 mi
- 10/05/202445,010 mi+28 mi
- 14/05/202553,531 mi+8,521 mi
- 15/05/202553,532 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/202663,735 mi+10,203 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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