2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LT54 FKM
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 71,671 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT54 FKM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 71,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 FKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (LT54 FKM) between October 2007 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
LT54 FKM Mileage History
- 16/10/200722,171 mi
- 08/07/200926,530 mi+4,359 mi
- 08/07/200926,530 mi
- 06/07/201029,409 mi+2,879 mi
- 27/06/201194,380 mi+64,971 mi
- 27/06/201134,380 mi-60,000 mi
- 30/08/201236,942 mi+2,562 mi
- 27/08/201338,533 mi+1,591 mi
- 05/09/201338,562 mi+29 mi
- 21/08/201440,669 mi+2,107 mi
- 21/08/201440,669 mi
- 28/08/201542,867 mi+2,198 mi
- 20/08/201644,182 mi+1,315 mi
- 05/10/201746,108 mi+1,926 mi
- 07/10/201746,124 mi+16 mi
- 04/10/201846,747 mi+623 mi
- 26/09/201949,928 mi+3,181 mi
- 03/10/201950,017 mi+89 mi
- 01/10/202052,975 mi+2,958 mi
- 05/10/202155,861 mi+2,886 mi
- 26/09/202258,326 mi+2,465 mi
- 04/10/202365,590 mi+7,264 mi
- 16/10/202471,661 mi+6,071 mi
- 17/10/202471,671 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,911 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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