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NL54 FOV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 152,120 miles on the clock, averaging 8,106 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NL54 FOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,106

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL54 FOV 44k71k98k125k152k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,120 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage150,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage146,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage141,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage137,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage134,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage130,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage128,312 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
PASS
Mileage127,763 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage125,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage116,362 miles
Since last MOT+32,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,369 miles
Since last MOT+20,557 miles
PASS
Mileage62,812 miles
Since last MOT+18,824 miles
PASS
Mileage43,988 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

RegistrationNL54 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About NL54 FOV

What car is NL54 FOV?

NL54 FOV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL54 FOV?

The last recorded mileage for NL54 FOV was 152,120 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL54 FOV passed its MOT?

NL54 FOV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.

Is NL54 FOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL54 FOV 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 NL54 FOV?

NL54 FOV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.