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AD04 BFV

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,583 mi
Last recorded64,583 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,583 miles

Both front wheels heavily corroded on their inner faces

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks in both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Light corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Very top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 64,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cuts/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cuts/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Both front wheels heavily corroded on their inner faces

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks in both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Light corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Very top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 59,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Spare tyre defective Low on air/ Flat ()

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,100 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Leaking around join to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Spare tyre defective Low on air/ Flat ()

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,457 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,412 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,819 miles

Front Wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight brake bind rear

Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

service indicator light on

slight brake bind rear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,211 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,316 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 37,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,523 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 BFV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BFV, 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 BFV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 BFV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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