2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · ST54 FNM
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 83,984 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST54 FNM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/05/2023
- 83,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST54 FNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (ST54 FNM) between October 2007 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ST54 FNM Mileage History
- 09/10/200715,973 mi
- 16/10/200820,097 mi+4,124 mi
- 12/10/200926,563 mi+6,466 mi
- 13/10/200926,570 mi+7 mi
- 09/04/201028,852 mi+2,282 mi
- 30/03/201141,523 mi+12,671 mi
- 17/04/201248,023 mi+6,500 mi
- 16/04/201351,975 mi+3,952 mi
- 28/04/201454,159 mi+2,184 mi
- 28/04/201454,159 mi
- 07/05/201556,511 mi+2,352 mi
- 08/05/201556,515 mi+4 mi
- 19/05/201659,358 mi+2,843 mi
- 19/05/201659,359 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/201762,014 mi+2,655 mi
- 11/05/201864,710 mi+2,696 mi
- 07/05/201966,968 mi+2,258 mi
- 18/05/202069,982 mi+3,014 mi
- 18/05/202069,983 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/202174,518 mi+4,535 mi
- 19/05/202174,520 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/202279,848 mi+5,328 mi
- 16/05/202383,984 mi+4,136 mi
Average of roughly 4,360 miles per year across 23 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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