2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FL54 RFZ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 174,542 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL54 RFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 174,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL54 RFZ 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 (FL54 RFZ) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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 (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight misty, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FL54 RFZ Mileage History
- 20/09/2022160,098 mi
- 06/10/2023168,558 mi+8,460 mi
- 06/10/2023168,559 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/2024172,638 mi+4,079 mi
- 21/05/2025174,542 mi+1,904 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 5 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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