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A25 ATM

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Purple Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,127 mi
Last recorded129,127 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ATM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 129,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s & o/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 129,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s & o/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 124,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 105,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,536 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,396 miles

Rear Exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,135 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,164 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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A25 ATM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Purple with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A25 ATM, 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 A25 ATM registered?

A25 ATM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is A25 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 ATM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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