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AD04 TAV

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,112 mi
Last recorded43,112 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 43,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 40,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 36,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 32,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 31,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,742 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 29,534 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 27,646 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn very low

Pass 27 May 2016 26,921 miles

front tyres bad worn on inner edge, o/s to limit at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015 26,374 miles

both front tyres inner edges devoid at time of test

Fail 14 May 2015 26,366 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front tyres worn on inner edges (devoid)

Pass 1 May 2014 23,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 19,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 13,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 7,630 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 TAV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 TAV registered?

AD04 TAV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is AD04 TAV safe to buy?

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