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AD04 LLA

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,751 mi
Last recorded128,751 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 LLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 128,751 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox And Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 120,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,854 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pedal has high travel

Pass 31 May 2012 49,505 miles

Grease slightly leaking past ns CV boot

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,821 miles

Front disc lipped

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

Rear disc pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 36,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,813 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,204 miles

both rear disc faces starting to corrode

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 LLA is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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