2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR54 XRK
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 65,524 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR54 XRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 65,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LR54 XRK Mileage History
- 06/09/202240,588 mi
- 12/08/202356,215 mi+15,627 mi
- 10/07/202460,404 mi+4,189 mi
- 12/07/202460,404 mi
- 09/08/202565,524 mi+5,120 mi
Average of roughly 8,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR54 XRK 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 (LR54 XRK) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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