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AD04 TPF

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror housing broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gator misting grease

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

fuel tank cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2020 145,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror housing broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gator misting grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

fuel tank cap seal perishing

Pass 28 May 2019 142,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 139,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 136,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 129,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 121,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 113,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 101,234 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 May 2013 101,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 84,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 77,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,583 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 56,799 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,525 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 TPF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TPF, 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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What year was AD04 TPF registered?

AD04 TPF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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