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AD04 BHK

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor wire excessively stretched, found during lock to lock check (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2018 100,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire fouling tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor wire excessively stretched, found during lock to lock check (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear seats not in use

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 96,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear seats not in use

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 87,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,694 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,244 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,809 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 BHK is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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