2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FM53 UPD
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 75,170 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM53 UPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2024
- 75,170 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FM53 UPD Mileage History
- 04/01/202271,759 mi
- 14/12/202273,256 mi+1,497 mi
- 14/12/202273,256 mi
- 04/01/202475,170 mi+1,914 mi
- 04/01/202475,170 mi
Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM53 UPD 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 (FM53 UPD) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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