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1605 VW

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1605 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,345 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,426 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer CV gaiter weeping grease

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 83,363 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer CV gaiter weeping grease

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,796 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 76,690 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,698 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,303 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 63,888 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 59,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 53,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 46,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,162 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 33,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,560 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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1605 VW is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1605 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1605 VW registered?

1605 VW is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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