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AD04 AOY

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,487 mi
Last recorded136,487 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,487 miles

Handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,487 miles

Handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly perished and split but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly perished and split but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly perished and split but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly perished and split but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,037 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to retract

both sides rear tyre sidewalls perished / cracking

covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2017 106,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed ()

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to retract

both sides rear tyre sidewalls perished / cracking

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2016 104,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 94,710 miles

E.M light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

fan not working

wippers in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,667 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 89,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,644 miles

ADVISE LIGHT SCRATCHES IN SCREEN

ENGINE E.M.L ON

NEW EXHAUST SLIGHTLY BLOWING ON JOINT

NSR SHOCKER BUMP STOP SPLIT

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front anti rollbar collars split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front anti rollbar collars split

one bulb inop o/s/r sidelight

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,187 miles

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

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

anti rollbar collars split

n/S/R sidelight one bulb inop

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

anti rollbar collars split

n/S/R sidelight one bulb inop

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,640 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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AD04 AOY is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD04 AOY, 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 AD04 AOY registered?

AD04 AOY is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2004.

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