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AD04 XRF

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 135,810 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 135,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on and unable to check n/s/r seat belt area due to n/s/r door

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,002 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,120 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,576 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriated

Fail 29 May 2014 84,575 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f wire exposed on wing! (12v power wire from battery)

n/s/r tyre (nail in tread)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriated

Pass 21 May 2013 73,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 67,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 67,295 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 60,381 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 46,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 33,362 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 23,169 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 15,869 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 XRF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

AD04 XRF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is AD04 XRF safe to buy?

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