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27 JWD

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,790 mi
Last recorded56,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 56,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 55,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,384 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak (Slight - radiator area) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Slight engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak (Slight - radiator area) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Slight engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 54,443 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 53,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 53,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,536 miles

Nearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in areas of front bush carriers (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 51,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,034 miles

Nearside Front slight age cracks in tyre

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Nearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2017 50,034 miles

Nearside Front slight age cracks in tyre

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Nearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,157 miles

Nearside Front age cracks in tyre

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,984 miles

slight age cracks in both front tyres

slight age cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,366 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,126 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,483 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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27 JWD is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 27 JWD, 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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27 JWD is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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