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2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CV54 SZP

CV54 SZP

2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 62,184 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2004 · Swansea
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,184 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1198cc
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CV54 SZP Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
  • 62,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CV54 SZP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 05:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (CV54 SZP) between August 2007 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

CV54 SZP Mileage History

  1. 17/08/20075,244 mi
  2. 25/06/20085,952 mi+708 mi
  3. 25/06/20085,952 mi
  4. 22/07/200921,332 mi+15,380 mi
  5. 15/07/201022,844 mi+1,512 mi
  6. 13/07/201124,777 mi+1,933 mi
  7. 09/07/201225,655 mi+878 mi
  8. 16/07/201327,039 mi+1,384 mi
  9. 16/07/201428,686 mi+1,647 mi
  10. 16/07/201530,997 mi+2,311 mi
  11. 27/06/201632,898 mi+1,901 mi
  12. 22/06/201734,543 mi+1,645 mi
  13. 22/06/201734,543 mi
  14. 22/06/201734,543 mi
  15. 25/06/201836,391 mi+1,848 mi
  16. 01/07/201937,866 mi+1,475 mi
  17. 01/07/201937,869 mi+3 mi
  18. 03/09/202041,103 mi+3,234 mi
  19. 09/08/202142,134 mi+1,031 mi
  20. 10/08/202142,137 mi+3 mi
  21. 26/08/202243,805 mi+1,668 mi
  22. 05/09/202243,850 mi+45 mi
  23. 30/08/202344,427 mi+577 mi
  24. 06/09/202444,979 mi+552 mi
  25. 02/09/202546,190 mi+1,211 mi
  26. 02/09/202546,194 mi+4 mi
  27. 02/09/202662,142 mi+15,948 mi
  28. 03/09/202662,184 mi+42 mi

Average of roughly 2,989 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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