2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FD54 AYX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 123,373 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD54 AYX Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 123,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD54 AYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (FD54 AYX) between November 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FD54 AYX Mileage History
- 15/11/200718,652 mi
- 14/11/200824,343 mi+5,691 mi
- 11/11/200928,190 mi+3,847 mi
- 08/11/201032,259 mi+4,069 mi
- 15/11/201131,595 mi-664 mi
- 08/11/201243,537 mi+11,942 mi
- 22/04/201345,739 mi+2,202 mi
- 22/04/201345,739 mi
- 07/04/201452,654 mi+6,915 mi
- 24/03/201560,753 mi+8,099 mi
- 25/03/201560,753 mi
- 12/04/201669,041 mi+8,288 mi
- 25/04/201778,117 mi+9,076 mi
- 17/04/201885,429 mi+7,312 mi
- 17/04/201885,429 mi
- 01/04/201992,789 mi+7,360 mi
- 01/04/201992,790 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2020100,403 mi+7,613 mi
- 25/03/2020100,403 mi
- 14/04/2021104,840 mi+4,437 mi
- 15/04/2021104,843 mi+3 mi
- 06/04/2022108,598 mi+3,755 mi
- 06/04/2022108,598 mi
- 06/04/2023111,984 mi+3,386 mi
- 06/04/2023111,990 mi+6 mi
- 17/04/2024115,163 mi+3,173 mi
- 18/04/2024115,166 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2025119,766 mi+4,600 mi
- 24/04/2025119,770 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/2026123,373 mi+3,603 mi
- 26/03/2026123,373 mi
Average of roughly 5,704 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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