2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FA04 YHF
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 54,246 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA04 YHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 54,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA04 YHF 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 (FA04 YHF) between January 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
FA04 YHF Mileage History
- 23/01/202442,550 mi
- 29/01/202442,556 mi+6 mi
- 06/10/202547,544 mi+4,988 mi
- 24/09/202654,020 mi+6,476 mi
- 01/10/202654,246 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 4,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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