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AD04 XRM

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,367 mi
Last recorded62,367 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 62,367 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2021 62,367 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2020 57,494 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 57,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 56,535 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 56,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 51,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 May 2018 51,464 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 40,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 39,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section is starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 36,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,207 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 XRM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XRM, 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 XRM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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