2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FL04 HEU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 153,454 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL04 HEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 153,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL04 HEU 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 (FL04 HEU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FL04 HEU Mileage History
- 23/08/2023136,405 mi
- 31/08/2023136,439 mi+34 mi
- 08/09/2023136,556 mi+117 mi
- 06/09/2024145,807 mi+9,251 mi
- 09/09/2025153,454 mi+7,647 mi
Average of roughly 8,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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