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HD54 ARX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 115,103 miles on the clock, averaging 7,331 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for HD54 ARX

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,331

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD54 ARX 20k44k68k91k115k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,103 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage111,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage102,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage100,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage98,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage97,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage96,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,021 miles
PASS
Mileage95,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage92,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,545 miles
Since last MOT+16,089 miles
PASS
Mileage76,456 miles
Since last MOT+31,997 miles
PASS
Mileage44,459 miles
Since last MOT+12,071 miles
PASS
Mileage32,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage24,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage19,950 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About HD54 ARX

What car is HD54 ARX?

HD54 ARX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HD54 ARX?

The last recorded mileage for HD54 ARX was 115,103 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD54 ARX passed its MOT?

HD54 ARX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is HD54 ARX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD54 ARX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HD54 ARX?

HD54 ARX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.