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AD04 AZP

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,825 miles

boh inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering arm play

Pass 13 Mar 2021 136,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 135,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,044 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint ( not track rod end ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint ( not track rod end ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,621 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 130,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 114,904 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 114,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,716 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tatty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,716 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust tatty

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,427 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,116 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 29,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 AZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

AD04 AZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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