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AD04 TNU

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,302 mi
Last recorded85,302 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 TNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 85,302 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,945 miles

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 80,945 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing lower area corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,080 miles

exhaust outer skin peeling off

Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,076 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,326 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge in and is perishing

Pass 31 May 2011 46,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,137 miles

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

reverse lamps inop

Pass 18 May 2009 38,780 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,957 miles

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

reverse lights intermitant fault

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,957 miles

reverse lights intermitant fault

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,582 miles

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

Offside Front 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 TNU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

AD04 TNU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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