MOT Status
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87,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Auxiliary belt noisy
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Debush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Debush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Auxiliary belt noisy
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Flexi pipe deteriorated but no fumes leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Flexi pipe deteriorated but no fumes leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers weak (5.3.2 (d))
both headlight lenses faded
coolant level low
front exhaust flexi pipe very weak
general underside surface corrosion
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge & in poor condition
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine covers
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Brakes noisy
Coolant leak front fan switch + poss bottom hose
Engine covers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Co readings on maximum limits for idle
Coolant leak front fan switch + poss bottom hose
Engine covers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine cover/ Under trays fitted
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine cover/ Under trays fitted
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
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AD04 BFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BFE, 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 BFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2004.
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