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AD04 TPV

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 TPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 128,076 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,821 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 107,451 miles

Exhaust back box outer layer corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lense discoloured

Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,102 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop broken

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,521 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,039 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure.

Oil leak from engine. ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,039 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure.

Oil leak from engine. ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,049 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,259 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,688 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 52,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 43,625 miles

slight bulging to nearside rear tyre

surface cracks/tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2008 34,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,720 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 TPV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

AD04 TPV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is AD04 TPV safe to buy?

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