2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YC54 AFE
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 88,569 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC54 AFE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 88,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC54 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (YC54 AFE) between October 2007 and November 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YC54 AFE Mileage History
- 16/10/200716,273 mi
- 15/10/200821,839 mi+5,566 mi
- 17/10/200925,976 mi+4,137 mi
- 19/10/200925,482 mi-494 mi
- 26/10/201029,472 mi+3,990 mi
- 27/10/201029,472 mi
- 28/10/201133,953 mi+4,481 mi
- 16/10/201238,275 mi+4,322 mi
- 11/10/201344,692 mi+6,417 mi
- 04/11/201450,249 mi+5,557 mi
- 11/11/201450,389 mi+140 mi
- 05/11/201554,072 mi+3,683 mi
- 11/11/201657,546 mi+3,474 mi
- 13/10/201760,851 mi+3,305 mi
- 31/10/201864,652 mi+3,801 mi
- 01/11/201864,652 mi
- 29/10/201968,082 mi+3,430 mi
- 29/10/202070,690 mi+2,608 mi
- 02/11/202070,711 mi+21 mi
- 08/11/202173,726 mi+3,015 mi
- 05/11/202276,821 mi+3,095 mi
- 03/11/202379,620 mi+2,799 mi
- 02/11/202482,147 mi+2,527 mi
- 03/11/202585,199 mi+3,052 mi
- 03/11/202585,200 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/202688,569 mi+3,369 mi
- 02/11/202688,569 mi
Average of roughly 3,796 miles per year across 27 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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