2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · NH53 CLX
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 154,246 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH53 CLX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 154,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH53 CLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (NH53 CLX) between January 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
NH53 CLX Mileage History
- 15/01/200728,365 mi
- 07/02/200836,109 mi+7,744 mi
- 07/02/200836,109 mi
- 09/02/200951,898 mi+15,789 mi
- 16/02/201067,346 mi+15,448 mi
- 15/02/201172,655 mi+5,309 mi
- 15/02/201172,655 mi
- 10/02/201275,722 mi+3,067 mi
- 10/12/201277,923 mi+2,201 mi
- 12/12/201277,936 mi+13 mi
- 02/01/201487,068 mi+9,132 mi
- 14/01/201486,297 mi-771 mi
- 28/01/2015917,744 mi+831,447 mi
- 28/01/201597,745 mi-819,999 mi
- 10/12/2015104,782 mi+7,037 mi
- 10/12/2015104,783 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/2016109,876 mi+5,093 mi
- 30/11/2016109,876 mi
- 30/10/2017116,083 mi+6,207 mi
- 30/10/2017116,083 mi
- 24/10/2018121,257 mi+5,174 mi
- 22/10/2019126,638 mi+5,381 mi
- 23/09/2020132,669 mi+6,031 mi
- 23/09/2020132,669 mi
- 17/09/2021140,392 mi+7,723 mi
- 17/09/2021140,392 mi
- 14/09/2022154,246 mi+13,854 mi
- 14/09/2022154,246 mi
Average of roughly 8,037 miles per year across 28 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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