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AD04 BHL

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,572 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Advise rear heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Advise rear heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre cracking and on 3mm

Fail 7 Apr 2015 65,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre cracking and on 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,891 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge aqnd side wall damaged

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner raised edge

advise offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise only to condition of exhaust back box outter skin

advise slight fading to offside front head light lense

Fail 27 Mar 2014 55,891 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

advise nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge aqnd side wall damaged

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner raised edge

advise offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise only to condition of exhaust back box outter skin

advise slight fading to offside front head light lense

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,715 miles

advise fadeing to offside front light lense

advise only to condition of exhaust

strong advise to condition of nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise fadeing to offside front light lense

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise nearside front mirror glass missing

advise only to condition of exhaust

strong advise operation of bonnet catch

strong advise to condition of nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,554 miles

advise condition of exhaust back box

advise fadeing to offside front light lense

advise front brake pads aprox 70% worn

strong advise to offside front side repeater lense damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise condition of exhaust back box

advise fadeing to offside front light lense

advise front brake pads aprox 70% worn

advise oil leak

strong advise to engine warning light on

strong advise to offside front side repeater lense damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,620 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,620 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,787 miles

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

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 BHL is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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