2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FH54 DLU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 157,551 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1198cc
FH54 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 157,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FH54 DLU Mileage History
- 01/12/2021152,530 mi
- 10/10/2023156,357 mi+3,827 mi
- 11/10/2023156,357 mi
- 25/10/2024156,755 mi+398 mi
- 21/10/2025157,551 mi+796 mi
Average of roughly 1,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH54 DLU 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 (FH54 DLU) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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