2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FD54 OOA
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 135,434 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD54 OOA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2021
- 135,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD54 OOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (FD54 OOA) between October 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2021 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 (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Exhaust system insecure back box at rear most mount not supported, exhaust seems to be bent out of position towards offs”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FD54 OOA Mileage History
- 30/10/200724,349 mi
- 20/10/200832,926 mi+8,577 mi
- 09/11/200941,106 mi+8,180 mi
- 11/11/200941,109 mi+3 mi
- 19/12/200941,818 mi+709 mi
- 30/10/201046,361 mi+4,543 mi
- 30/10/201046,361 mi
- 20/12/201151,139 mi+4,778 mi
- 18/12/201258,487 mi+7,348 mi
- 19/12/201364,501 mi+6,014 mi
- 19/12/201364,501 mi
- 29/12/201472,282 mi+7,781 mi
- 29/12/201472,282 mi
- 08/01/201682,690 mi+10,408 mi
- 08/01/201682,690 mi
- 10/01/201796,669 mi+13,979 mi
- 10/01/201796,676 mi+7 mi
- 09/01/2018110,825 mi+14,149 mi
- 08/01/2019121,263 mi+10,438 mi
- 16/01/2019121,285 mi+22 mi
- 06/01/2020129,344 mi+8,059 mi
- 19/01/2021131,531 mi+2,187 mi
- 08/12/2021135,434 mi+3,903 mi
- 08/12/2021135,434 mi
Average of roughly 7,874 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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