2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · HD54 AEM
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2004. Recorded mileage 146,773 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1422cc
HD54 AEM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2022
- 146,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HD54 AEM Mileage History
- 23/10/200755,604 mi
- 28/10/200873,684 mi+18,080 mi
- 28/10/200873,684 mi
- 28/09/200976,446 mi+2,762 mi
- 24/07/201077,004 mi+558 mi
- 23/07/201183,403 mi+6,399 mi
- 26/06/201291,177 mi+7,774 mi
- 02/09/2013100,451 mi+9,274 mi
- 03/09/2013100,456 mi+5 mi
- 03/09/2014110,112 mi+9,656 mi
- 04/09/2014110,117 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2015120,602 mi+10,485 mi
- 21/09/2016130,706 mi+10,104 mi
- 09/09/2017137,089 mi+6,383 mi
- 15/09/2018139,653 mi+2,564 mi
- 20/09/2019142,310 mi+2,657 mi
- 02/11/2020142,830 mi+520 mi
- 22/02/2022146,771 mi+3,941 mi
- 23/02/2022146,773 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,358 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
HD54 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (HD54 AEM) between October 2007 and February 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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