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A3 BER

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,659 mi
Last recorded134,659 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 134,659 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 134,635 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,466 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 124,836 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished inside tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,038 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted some items not visible for test.

Pass 20 May 2021 116,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers cover loose.

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 113,987 miles

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2020 113,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 109,647 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,281 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 May 2017 99,550 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 94,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded not blowing

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded not blowing

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,238 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished

rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) perished

rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,008 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,744 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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A3 BER is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A3 BER, 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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A3 BER is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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