2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YR54 VVT
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 137,293 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR54 VVT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
- 137,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR54 VVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (YR54 VVT) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YR54 VVT Mileage History
- 26/10/2021134,705 mi
- 21/10/2022137,338 mi+2,633 mi
- 03/11/2022137,293 mi-45 mi
Average of roughly 2,534 miles per year across 3 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: 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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