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AD04 BFE

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,373 miles

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 87,373 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,834 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 86,832 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,240 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy

Fail 9 Sep 2023 85,240 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,140 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 84,140 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,240 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,156 miles

Engine covers

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,156 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,121 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 68,120 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,204 miles

Engine cover/ Under trays fitted

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 61,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,438 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,624 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,475 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,463 miles

Oil leak

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 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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