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AD04 BFU

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 82,668 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2020 82,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2020 82,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,311 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,379 miles

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

noise from rear brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,149 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 BFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2004.

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