2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RF54 AET
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 195,686 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF54 AET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2026
- 195,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 AET 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 (RF54 AET) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
RF54 AET Mileage History
- 28/07/2023180,186 mi
- 28/07/2023180,186 mi
- 13/08/2024188,008 mi+7,822 mi
- 16/08/2024186,009 mi-1,999 mi
- 14/01/2026195,686 mi+9,677 mi
Average of roughly 6,282 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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