2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · WF54 PYV
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 150,788 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF54 PYV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 150,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF54 PYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (WF54 PYV) between September 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WF54 PYV Mileage History
- 21/09/200755,169 mi
- 20/09/200876,166 mi+20,997 mi
- 23/09/200876,166 mi
- 03/04/200984,440 mi+8,274 mi
- 25/03/201089,687 mi+5,247 mi
- 25/03/201089,689 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/201193,807 mi+4,118 mi
- 02/04/201298,900 mi+5,093 mi
- 03/04/2013103,487 mi+4,587 mi
- 05/04/2013103,487 mi
- 13/03/2014106,434 mi+2,947 mi
- 05/03/2015111,969 mi+5,535 mi
- 06/03/2015111,970 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/2016116,980 mi+5,010 mi
- 18/03/2016116,981 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2017120,807 mi+3,826 mi
- 03/04/2017120,807 mi
- 03/04/2018123,751 mi+2,944 mi
- 05/04/201812,372 mi-111,379 mi
- 16/04/2019127,145 mi+114,773 mi
- 15/10/2020131,778 mi+4,633 mi
- 22/10/2020131,781 mi+3 mi
- 18/10/2021134,257 mi+2,476 mi
- 29/10/2021134,292 mi+35 mi
- 28/10/2022138,603 mi+4,311 mi
- 28/10/2022138,604 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/2023142,310 mi+3,706 mi
- 02/11/2023142,325 mi+15 mi
- 29/10/2024145,652 mi+3,327 mi
- 07/11/2024145,676 mi+24 mi
- 29/10/2025150,788 mi+5,112 mi
- 29/10/2025150,788 mi
Average of roughly 5,281 miles per year across 32 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: Good
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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