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41318

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,184 mi
Last recorded37,184 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration41318
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 37,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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41318 is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 41318, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 41318 registered?

41318 is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is 41318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 41318 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 41318 have outstanding finance?

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