2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LF54 YEV
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 40,279 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF54 YEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 40,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LF54 YEV Mileage History
- 30/08/202328,730 mi
- 18/09/202437,504 mi+8,774 mi
- 18/09/202437,504 mi
- 10/09/202540,197 mi+2,693 mi
- 23/09/202540,279 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 5,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF54 YEV 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 (LF54 YEV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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