2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RA54 VDV
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 112,651 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA54 VDV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2020
- 112,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA54 VDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (RA54 VDV) between November 2007 and September 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
RA54 VDV Mileage History
- 13/11/200710,062 mi
- 13/11/200710,062 mi
- 05/11/200813,238 mi+3,176 mi
- 02/11/200917,600 mi+4,362 mi
- 05/11/201021,915 mi+4,315 mi
- 05/11/201126,111 mi+4,196 mi
- 28/11/201237,406 mi+11,295 mi
- 28/11/201237,406 mi
- 16/11/201348,191 mi+10,785 mi
- 11/11/201456,402 mi+8,211 mi
- 11/11/201456,403 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/201565,095 mi+8,692 mi
- 19/10/201674,502 mi+9,407 mi
- 19/10/201674,506 mi+4 mi
- 01/07/201778,904 mi+4,398 mi
- 23/06/201890,436 mi+11,532 mi
- 17/08/2019101,959 mi+11,523 mi
- 14/09/2020112,651 mi+10,692 mi
- 14/09/2020112,651 mi
Average of roughly 7,991 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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