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AB03 LCB

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,430 mi
Last recorded50,430 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 LCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 50,430 miles

Nearside Front brake pad ware wire bridged

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover slightly loose ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 50,430 miles

Nearside Front brake pad ware wire bridged

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover slightly loose ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2022 40,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,971 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,279 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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AB03 LCB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AB03 LCB, 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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AB03 LCB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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