2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA54 LXB
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 141,736 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA54 LXB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2023
- 141,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA54 LXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (MA54 LXB) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
MA54 LXB Mileage History
- 02/07/2022137,332 mi
- 26/06/2023141,736 mi+4,404 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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