2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VA53 KWY
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 80,599 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA53 KWY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 80,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA53 KWY 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 (VA53 KWY) between February 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
VA53 KWY Mileage History
- 26/02/200720,739 mi
- 19/02/200826,318 mi+5,579 mi
- 19/02/200826,318 mi
- 12/03/200932,745 mi+6,427 mi
- 12/03/200932,745 mi
- 06/03/201036,260 mi+3,515 mi
- 28/10/201139,951 mi+3,691 mi
- 29/11/201242,780 mi+2,829 mi
- 21/11/201347,259 mi+4,479 mi
- 21/11/201347,259 mi
- 05/11/201450,470 mi+3,211 mi
- 21/03/201653,830 mi+3,360 mi
- 21/03/201653,830 mi
- 11/04/201755,360 mi+1,530 mi
- 13/04/201755,360 mi
- 11/10/201856,413 mi+1,053 mi
- 11/10/201856,413 mi
- 10/10/201956,561 mi+148 mi
- 10/10/201956,561 mi
- 02/11/202066,268 mi+9,707 mi
- 05/11/202066,307 mi+39 mi
- 02/11/202174,377 mi+8,070 mi
- 05/11/202174,433 mi+56 mi
- 19/10/202375,212 mi+779 mi
- 20/10/202375,217 mi+5 mi
- 26/11/202475,381 mi+164 mi
- 26/11/202475,381 mi
- 19/11/202580,599 mi+5,218 mi
- 19/11/202580,599 mi
Average of roughly 3,196 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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