2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · SH54 FHU
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 163,739 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH54 FHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2026
- 163,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH54 FHU 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 (SH54 FHU) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SH54 FHU Mileage History
- 05/10/2022148,569 mi
- 03/10/2023160,453 mi+11,884 mi
- 02/09/2025161,212 mi+759 mi
- 05/09/2025161,219 mi+7 mi
- 12/08/2026163,739 mi+2,520 mi
Average of roughly 3,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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