2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FD54 WGK
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 125,179 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD54 WGK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2024
- 125,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD54 WGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (FD54 WGK) between November 2007 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
FD54 WGK Mileage History
- 23/11/200733,853 mi
- 12/11/200839,132 mi+5,279 mi
- 17/11/200944,694 mi+5,562 mi
- 22/11/201049,585 mi+4,891 mi
- 24/11/201049,585 mi
- 25/11/201154,688 mi+5,103 mi
- 26/11/201259,770 mi+5,082 mi
- 26/11/201362,891 mi+3,121 mi
- 26/11/201467,735 mi+4,844 mi
- 12/08/201571,154 mi+3,419 mi
- 12/08/201571,154 mi
- 15/07/201677,989 mi+6,835 mi
- 15/07/201677,989 mi
- 20/07/201787,257 mi+9,268 mi
- 30/07/201895,624 mi+8,367 mi
- 30/07/201895,624 mi
- 22/07/2019102,108 mi+6,484 mi
- 22/07/2019102,109 mi+1 mi
- 15/07/2020105,650 mi+3,541 mi
- 15/07/2020105,650 mi
- 27/07/2021107,629 mi+1,979 mi
- 07/08/2021107,629 mi
- 01/08/2022113,007 mi+5,378 mi
- 11/11/2022113,007 mi
- 03/11/2023117,826 mi+4,819 mi
- 07/11/2024125,179 mi+7,353 mi
Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 26 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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