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AC04 FLE

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,708 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 122,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 92,159 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 92,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 59,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,921 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

plastic covers/undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,517 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2008 32,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 13 Jun 2007 27,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes noisy in operation

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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AC04 FLE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC04 FLE, 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 AC04 FLE registered?

AC04 FLE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is AC04 FLE safe to buy?

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