2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · ML54 HKZ
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 144,176 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 HKZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 144,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 HKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (ML54 HKZ) between February 2023 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ML54 HKZ Mileage History
- 17/02/202398,627 mi
- 27/02/202398,660 mi+33 mi
- 20/02/2024144,176 mi+45,516 mi
Average of roughly 45,214 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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