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AD04 AYB

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 96,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

N/s/f cv boot weak.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,922 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,842 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,657 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 88,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Arm bush deteriating

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,733 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,867 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 43,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,579 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 AYB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

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

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