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AD04 XFA

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 123,608 miles

Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose leaking both front inner steering rack gaiters insecure and leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,219 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,219 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,596 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,589 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,841 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,841 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,293 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,243 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 91,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,962 miles

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

slight rear brake bind

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight rear brake bind

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,794 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front tyres begining to wear on inner edges

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,438 miles

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

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

front tyres begining to wear on inner edges

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,561 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front link arms gaitors split

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,898 miles

rear exhaust outer shell heavily corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,965 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,862 miles

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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 XFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFA, 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 XFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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