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AD04 AYS

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 110,154 miles

Emissions not tested excessive output (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,606 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,706 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,047 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 52,286 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,472 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 AYS is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

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

Is AD04 AYS safe to buy?

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