2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · NK54 RCF
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 116,306 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK54 RCF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 116,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK54 RCF 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 (NK54 RCF) between December 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))”.
NK54 RCF Mileage History
- 13/12/200716,017 mi
- 11/12/200821,262 mi+5,245 mi
- 12/12/200924,744 mi+3,482 mi
- 11/12/201029,150 mi+4,406 mi
- 14/12/201134,530 mi+5,380 mi
- 07/12/201238,715 mi+4,185 mi
- 18/12/201238,787 mi+72 mi
- 04/12/201343,807 mi+5,020 mi
- 02/12/201449,406 mi+5,599 mi
- 04/12/201449,408 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/201556,825 mi+7,417 mi
- 08/12/201556,825 mi
- 10/12/201662,845 mi+6,020 mi
- 14/12/201662,849 mi+4 mi
- 18/12/201768,795 mi+5,946 mi
- 19/11/201872,480 mi+3,685 mi
- 19/11/201872,480 mi
- 19/11/201977,545 mi+5,065 mi
- 02/12/202081,371 mi+3,826 mi
- 02/12/202081,371 mi
- 07/12/202184,935 mi+3,564 mi
- 14/12/202184,976 mi+41 mi
- 02/12/202290,137 mi+5,161 mi
- 13/12/202290,152 mi+15 mi
- 21/11/202394,152 mi+4,000 mi
- 10/02/2025116,236 mi+22,084 mi
- 10/03/2026116,306 mi+70 mi
- 11/03/2026116,306 mi
Average of roughly 5,498 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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