2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WG04 FRT
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2004. Recorded mileage 157,753 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG04 FRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 157,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG04 FRT 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 (WG04 FRT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WG04 FRT Mileage History
- 18/04/2024146,975 mi
- 18/04/2024146,975 mi
- 25/04/2025152,907 mi+5,932 mi
- 07/05/2025153,077 mi+170 mi
- 08/05/2026157,753 mi+4,676 mi
Average of roughly 5,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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