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AD04 BDY

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,159 mi
Last recorded112,159 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,159 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 99,055 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 99,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tread low ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,146 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tread low ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 90,689 miles

centre stop lamp has some elements not working (still over 50% operating though)

o/s/r no.plate assembly slightly loose in holder

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2017 90,689 miles

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

centre stop lamp has some elements not working (still over 50% operating though)

o/s/r no.plate assembly slightly loose in holder

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2016 86,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,119 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,264 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,524 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 BDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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