2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · WD04 UAS
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 177,248 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD04 UAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2025
- 177,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD04 UAS 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 (WD04 UAS) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WD04 UAS Mileage History
- 31/03/2023161,778 mi
- 31/03/2023161,778 mi
- 16/05/2024170,392 mi+8,614 mi
- 21/05/2024170,466 mi+74 mi
- 03/06/2025177,248 mi+6,782 mi
Average of roughly 7,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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