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2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VA53 LBK

VA53 LBK

2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14/01/2004. Recorded mileage 77,394 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2004 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 06/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,394 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1390cc

VA53 LBK Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
  • 77,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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VA53 LBK Mileage History

  1. 23/12/200616,876 mi
  2. 08/01/200822,286 mi+5,410 mi
  3. 19/12/200826,535 mi+4,249 mi
  4. 16/12/200929,990 mi+3,455 mi
  5. 22/12/201031,160 mi+1,170 mi
  6. 01/03/201235,483 mi+4,323 mi
  7. 01/03/201235,483 mi
  8. 25/07/201235,874 mi+391 mi
  9. 26/07/201235,876 mi+2 mi
  10. 30/07/201339,291 mi+3,415 mi
  11. 31/07/201443,376 mi+4,085 mi
  12. 25/07/201546,426 mi+3,050 mi
  13. 16/07/201649,804 mi+3,378 mi
  14. 16/07/201649,804 mi
  15. 31/07/201752,821 mi+3,017 mi
  16. 09/07/201854,420 mi+1,599 mi
  17. 09/07/201854,420 mi
  18. 23/07/201957,306 mi+2,886 mi
  19. 14/07/202059,654 mi+2,348 mi
  20. 14/07/202059,654 mi
  21. 08/09/202160,445 mi+791 mi
  22. 08/09/202160,445 mi
  23. 03/09/202267,809 mi+7,364 mi
  24. 25/08/202370,709 mi+2,900 mi
  25. 21/08/202472,642 mi+1,933 mi
  26. 03/09/202573,939 mi+1,297 mi
  27. 08/09/202677,394 mi+3,455 mi

Average of roughly 3,070 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

VA53 LBK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 12:28
MOT Analysis

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 (VA53 LBK) between December 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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