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AD04 BFZ

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,960 mi
Last recorded94,960 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 94,960 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,728 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 92,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,340 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,241 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,068 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 76,365 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 67,829 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,408 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,103 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,962 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 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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