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AD04 BFN

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 86,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,964 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,051 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 exhaust corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2013 75,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 75,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,721 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,721 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,374 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 65,695 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 35,622 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)

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 BFN is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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