2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MM54 BMU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 78,414 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM54 BMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
- 78,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM54 BMU 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 (MM54 BMU) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
MM54 BMU Mileage History
- 27/10/202173,662 mi
- 29/10/202173,662 mi
- 25/10/202278,365 mi+4,703 mi
- 10/11/202278,412 mi+47 mi
- 11/11/202278,414 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 5 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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