2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SP54 SOJ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 140,672 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP54 SOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2024
- 140,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP54 SOJ 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 (SP54 SOJ) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SP54 SOJ Mileage History
- 05/04/2022129,702 mi
- 05/04/2023136,257 mi+6,555 mi
- 05/04/2023136,257 mi
- 04/04/2024140,672 mi+4,415 mi
- 04/04/2024140,672 mi
Average of roughly 5,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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