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AD04 AXZ

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,716 mi
Last recorded52,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,716 miles

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Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,512 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 46,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,832 miles

Front tyres 2mm

Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,832 miles

Emissions not tested not met limits (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres 2mm

Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,264 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,211 miles

visual corrosion exhaust

Fail 25 Jul 2011 31,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,627 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,255 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,090 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 AXZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD04 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

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

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