2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML54 FME
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 90,116 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 FME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 90,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 FME 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 (ML54 FME) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
ML54 FME Mileage History
- 14/12/202376,816 mi
- 08/11/202484,915 mi+8,099 mi
- 12/11/202484,915 mi
- 03/11/202590,115 mi+5,200 mi
- 04/11/202590,116 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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