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AB04 APR

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 APR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,915 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 79,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,377 miles

Engine over And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,902 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,902 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Doesn't Open From Inside Or Outside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,709 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,711 miles

front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,737 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front disc,s lipped and corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc,s lipped and corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,640 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 28,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,789 miles

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

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

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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AB04 APR is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 64,122 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 AB04 APR, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB04 APR registered?

AB04 APR is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is AB04 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 APR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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