2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AJ54 PMU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 62,988 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ54 PMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 62,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ54 PMU 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 (AJ54 PMU) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
AJ54 PMU Mileage History
- 18/09/202450,433 mi
- 25/09/202559,688 mi+9,255 mi
- 26/09/202559,691 mi+3 mi
- 05/10/202662,982 mi+3,291 mi
- 06/10/202662,988 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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