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AD04 AZW

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,833 mi
Last recorded95,833 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 95,833 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 95,833 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 86,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge, close to cords (4.1.E.1)

nearside wing mirror glass missing but view to rear provided by other two

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,464 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear bump stop split

rear washer not working

Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear bump stop split

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,748 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,938 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,954 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,359 miles

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

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

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

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 AZW 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 AZW, 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 AZW registered?

AD04 AZW is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is AD04 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 AZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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