2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HN54 OWY
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 129,973 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN54 OWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 129,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN54 OWY 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 (HN54 OWY) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN54 OWY Mileage History
- 16/11/2022122,166 mi
- 27/12/2023125,966 mi+3,800 mi
- 09/12/2024129,334 mi+3,368 mi
- 09/12/2024129,334 mi
- 23/12/2025129,973 mi+639 mi
Average of roughly 2,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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