2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WD04 VOT
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 121,871 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WD04 VOT Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 121,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WD04 VOT Mileage History
- 30/08/200711,176 mi
- 20/08/200815,053 mi+3,877 mi
- 20/08/200815,054 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/200918,526 mi+3,472 mi
- 18/02/201020,064 mi+1,538 mi
- 08/02/201134,675 mi+14,611 mi
- 09/02/201249,244 mi+14,569 mi
- 07/02/201354,413 mi+5,169 mi
- 27/01/201463,231 mi+8,818 mi
- 16/02/201572,628 mi+9,397 mi
- 19/07/201679,013 mi+6,385 mi
- 19/07/201679,013 mi
- 20/06/201785,272 mi+6,259 mi
- 22/06/201785,272 mi
- 10/07/201890,351 mi+5,079 mi
- 10/07/201890,351 mi
- 16/07/201998,522 mi+8,171 mi
- 16/07/201998,522 mi
- 14/07/2020100,537 mi+2,015 mi
- 07/07/2021102,941 mi+2,404 mi
- 07/07/2021102,941 mi
- 27/06/2022106,535 mi+3,594 mi
- 06/07/2023109,704 mi+3,169 mi
- 06/07/2023109,705 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/2024112,834 mi+3,129 mi
- 02/07/2024112,834 mi
- 07/07/2025116,709 mi+3,875 mi
- 07/07/2025116,709 mi
- 02/07/2026121,863 mi+5,154 mi
- 14/07/2026121,871 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,866 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
WD04 VOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (WD04 VOT) between August 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Steering (19 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 139 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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