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AD04 AYM

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 85,886 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 27 May 2016 79,413 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 79,413 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 May 2015 74,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 69,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine light on

engine missfire

nearside rear tyre side walls perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,426 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,181 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 32,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,283 miles

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

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 AYM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AYM, 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 AYM registered?

AD04 AYM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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