2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · WF54 FHR
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 146,382 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF54 FHR Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 146,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF54 FHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (WF54 FHR) between October 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
WF54 FHR Mileage History
- 10/10/200716,261 mi
- 10/10/200716,261 mi
- 17/10/200827,005 mi+10,744 mi
- 15/10/200936,620 mi+9,615 mi
- 15/10/200936,620 mi
- 12/10/201044,727 mi+8,107 mi
- 12/10/201152,656 mi+7,929 mi
- 17/10/201260,392 mi+7,736 mi
- 07/10/201371,350 mi+10,958 mi
- 08/10/201371,350 mi
- 15/10/201477,235 mi+5,885 mi
- 14/10/201582,921 mi+5,686 mi
- 12/10/201689,933 mi+7,012 mi
- 24/07/201795,341 mi+5,408 mi
- 07/08/2018100,962 mi+5,621 mi
- 07/08/2018100,962 mi
- 06/08/2019104,075 mi+3,113 mi
- 06/08/2019104,076 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2020106,940 mi+2,864 mi
- 16/07/2020106,940 mi
- 06/08/2021110,110 mi+3,170 mi
- 06/08/2021110,110 mi
- 11/05/2022114,288 mi+4,178 mi
- 11/05/2022114,288 mi
- 11/07/2023128,195 mi+13,907 mi
- 11/07/2023128,195 mi
- 11/07/2024140,080 mi+11,885 mi
- 18/07/2025144,133 mi+4,053 mi
- 18/07/2025144,146 mi+13 mi
- 27/07/2026146,369 mi+2,223 mi
- 27/07/2026146,382 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,923 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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