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AD04 XPU

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 103,798 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,254 miles

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play/wear

Rear Silencer heavily corroded

offside and nearside headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2020 76,245 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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened locating tab deformed and not located correctly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play/wear

Rear Silencer heavily corroded

offside and nearside headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,214 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,463 miles

both side rear tyres slight crake outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,712 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,712 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,891 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,846 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,500 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,978 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 29,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,321 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight surface cracking in tread area of offside front tyre

slight surface cracking in tread areas of both rear tyres

Fail 30 May 2008 20,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight surface cracking in tread area of offside front tyre

slight surface cracking in tread areas of both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,983 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 XPU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 XPU, 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 XPU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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