CarVerify

Free Car Check

A23 JGS

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

9,350 mi
Last recorded9,350 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 9,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 141,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished. Also cut not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 112,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

low foot and hand brake efficiency offside rear

Fail 21 Jul 2022 106,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

low foot and hand brake efficiency offside rear

Pass 10 Jul 2021 9,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 100,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2021 100,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 8,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 8,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 7,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,707 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 7,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven across the tread

Pass 1 Aug 2015 6,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 4,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,827 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 1,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2012 1,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 1,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,565 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 1,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,243 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A23 JGS is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 A23 JGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 JGS?

You can check the full history of A23 JGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A23 JGS registered?

A23 JGS is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is A23 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JGS shows 31 tests with a 87.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 JGS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A23 JGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.