2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FL54 YFB
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 194,185 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL54 YFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 194,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL54 YFB 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 YFB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
FL54 YFB Mileage History
- 13/09/2023168,081 mi
- 15/09/2023168,081 mi
- 04/09/2024175,366 mi+7,285 mi
- 27/09/2024175,546 mi+180 mi
- 20/09/2025194,185 mi+18,639 mi
Average of roughly 12,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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- Front Wishbone Bush WearModerate
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