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ML54 EPF

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 94,765 miles on the clock, averaging 4,572 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for ML54 EPF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,572

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year753
Average per year4,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML54 EPF 11k32k53k74k95k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,765 miles
Since last MOT+753 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage85,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage79,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage76,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage71,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage67,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage58,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage45,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage40,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage32,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,726 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage17,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,155 miles
PASS
Mileage16,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage14,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,536 miles
PASS
Mileage13,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage11,304 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 EPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ML54 EPF

What car is ML54 EPF?

ML54 EPF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML54 EPF?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 EPF was 94,765 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 EPF passed its MOT?

ML54 EPF has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is ML54 EPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 EPF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML54 EPF?

ML54 EPF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.