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AD04 AXR

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 58,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,930 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 56,897 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,631 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,886 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,377 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,506 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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AD04 AXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

AD04 AXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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