2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YH54 HDD
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 135,689 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH54 HDD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2021
- 135,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH54 HDD Mileage History
- 21/09/200725,929 mi
- 21/09/200725,929 mi
- 22/09/200833,995 mi+8,066 mi
- 29/09/200941,585 mi+7,590 mi
- 07/10/201048,746 mi+7,161 mi
- 07/10/201048,746 mi
- 12/10/201156,110 mi+7,364 mi
- 17/10/201261,845 mi+5,735 mi
- 15/10/201366,433 mi+4,588 mi
- 18/10/201366,467 mi+34 mi
- 17/10/201471,322 mi+4,855 mi
- 17/10/201471,322 mi
- 23/10/201581,211 mi+9,889 mi
- 23/10/201581,216 mi+5 mi
- 18/07/201687,086 mi+5,870 mi
- 11/07/201796,661 mi+9,575 mi
- 11/07/201796,661 mi
- 04/07/2018108,597 mi+11,936 mi
- 04/07/2018108,597 mi
- 10/07/2019127,422 mi+18,825 mi
- 10/07/2019121,435 mi-5,987 mi
- 27/08/2020133,365 mi+11,930 mi
- 03/09/2021135,689 mi+2,324 mi
Average of roughly 7,867 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YH54 HDD 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 (YH54 HDD) between September 2007 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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