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AD04 BBX

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,896 mi
Last recorded164,896 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 164,896 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 160,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 160,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 156,431 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2021 151,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 150,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 147,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 143,315 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,154 miles

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

Front brake discs deteriated

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,410 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge worn thin

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 132,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge worn thin

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,265 miles

E.M.L On

Exhaust Slight Corrosion

Front Inner Steering Rack Arms Slight Play

Fail 27 Aug 2015 124,265 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L On

Exhaust Slight Corrosion

Front Inner Steering Rack Arms Slight Play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,264 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,102 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,350 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,479 miles

chip in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,286 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 BBX is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBX, 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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AD04 BBX is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2004.

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