2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RA54 ATX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 98,303 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA54 ATX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 98,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RA54 ATX Mileage History
- 27/09/202387,992 mi
- 27/09/202387,992 mi
- 05/11/202495,822 mi+7,830 mi
- 06/10/202598,303 mi+2,481 mi
- 06/10/202598,303 mi
Average of roughly 5,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA54 ATX 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 (RA54 ATX) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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