2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WJ04 FZP
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 160,363 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ04 FZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2023
- 160,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ04 FZP 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 (WJ04 FZP) between January 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WJ04 FZP Mileage History
- 10/01/2022147,175 mi
- 11/02/2022147,198 mi+23 mi
- 06/06/2022147,226 mi+28 mi
- 26/05/2023160,351 mi+13,125 mi
- 06/06/2023160,363 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,406 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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