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AD04 AZR

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 137,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 132,289 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,864 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside headlamp lens deteriorateing

Pass 18 Nov 2017 119,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

offside rear shock absorber gaitor/ bump stop deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2017 119,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

offside rear shock absorber gaitor/ bump stop deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,249 miles

offside rear shock absorber gaitor detached from top mounting

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 114,249 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber gaitor detached from top mounting

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,772 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Nov 2015 108,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,736 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust heatshield at rear insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,245 miles

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

exhaust heatshield at rear insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,843 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,898 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 66,320 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 66,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,979 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 55,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear wipers noisey

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 AZR 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 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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

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