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AD04 XFH

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,016 mi
Last recorded172,016 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 172,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 166,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 165,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 158,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 152,611 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 152,611 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 138,491 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside front steering tie rod end has slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside front steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,972 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,722 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,933 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,311 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 51,295 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XFH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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