2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RJ54 FBC
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 91,452 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ54 FBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 91,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RJ54 FBC Mileage History
- 14/05/202487,843 mi
- 04/06/202589,219 mi+1,376 mi
- 10/06/202589,221 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/202691,452 mi+2,231 mi
- 29/05/202691,452 mi
Average of roughly 1,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ54 FBC 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 (RJ54 FBC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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