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A14 MCH

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,670 mi
Last recorded50,670 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,670 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 49,530 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 47,393 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 47,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,835 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 7 May 2019 44,195 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 44,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2018 42,024 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 8 May 2018 42,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 11 May 2017 39,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 37,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,519 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 19 Apr 2011 24,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,017 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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A14 MCH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A14 MCH, 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 A14 MCH registered?

A14 MCH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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