2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SO53 ORU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 06/01/2004. Recorded mileage 182,343 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1422cc
SO53 ORU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2022
- 182,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO53 ORU Mileage History
- 04/01/200723,713 mi
- 13/08/200725,783 mi+2,070 mi
- 21/08/200852,455 mi+26,672 mi
- 21/08/200852,455 mi
- 21/07/200976,112 mi+23,657 mi
- 17/08/2010103,811 mi+27,699 mi
- 17/08/2010103,811 mi
- 06/06/2011113,213 mi+9,402 mi
- 07/06/2011113,213 mi
- 28/05/2012124,018 mi+10,805 mi
- 21/05/2013133,628 mi+9,610 mi
- 28/05/2014144,070 mi+10,442 mi
- 30/05/2014144,071 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/2015152,296 mi+8,225 mi
- 19/05/2016158,822 mi+6,526 mi
- 20/05/2016158,823 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/2017164,456 mi+5,633 mi
- 09/05/2018169,472 mi+5,016 mi
- 09/05/2018169,472 mi
- 08/05/2019174,584 mi+5,112 mi
- 09/05/2019174,585 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2020178,868 mi+4,283 mi
- 28/05/2020178,868 mi
- 09/06/2021180,819 mi+1,951 mi
- 09/06/2021180,819 mi
- 17/05/2022182,343 mi+1,524 mi
- 17/05/2022182,343 mi
Average of roughly 10,324 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
SO53 ORU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (SO53 ORU) between January 2007 and May 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2022 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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