2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OW53 FNH
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 121,525 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW53 FNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 121,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW53 FNH 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 (OW53 FNH) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Service brake excessively binding Evidence of Over Heating (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Insecure in Lamp, Covers Missing Nearside &”; “Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
OW53 FNH Mileage History
- 05/04/202397,491 mi
- 03/04/2024104,550 mi+7,059 mi
- 16/04/2024104,555 mi+5 mi
- 06/11/2024109,208 mi+4,653 mi
- 30/10/2025121,525 mi+12,317 mi
Average of roughly 9,347 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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