2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OY54 JHL
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 36,124 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY54 JHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 36,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY54 JHL 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 (OY54 JHL) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner cv b”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OY54 JHL Mileage History
- 23/08/202334,377 mi
- 23/08/202334,377 mi
- 12/08/202435,212 mi+835 mi
- 14/08/202535,598 mi+386 mi
- 07/08/202636,124 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 591 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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