2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LT54 FDD
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 60,325 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT54 FDD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 60,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 FDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (LT54 FDD) between August 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LT54 FDD Mileage History
- 29/08/200825,429 mi
- 05/09/200934,689 mi+9,260 mi
- 05/09/200934,689 mi
- 24/08/201042,648 mi+7,959 mi
- 25/08/201042,650 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/201145,727 mi+3,077 mi
- 26/10/201145,727 mi
- 14/02/201351,574 mi+5,847 mi
- 15/02/201351,574 mi
- 23/08/201454,187 mi+2,613 mi
- 23/08/201454,187 mi
- 05/09/201555,526 mi+1,339 mi
- 08/09/201555,526 mi
- 26/10/201656,134 mi+608 mi
- 16/08/201856,519 mi+385 mi
- 16/08/201856,519 mi
- 17/08/201956,890 mi+371 mi
- 20/08/201956,896 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/202356,920 mi+24 mi
- 31/07/202356,920 mi
- 26/07/202458,669 mi+1,749 mi
- 30/08/202560,325 mi+1,656 mi
Average of roughly 2,052 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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