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AD04 ZRK

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,417 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,170 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 84,170 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure fouling suspension (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

Fail 5 Jan 2022 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

visible pattern only on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,976 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,762 miles

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

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

slight in balance on osf brake. (judder)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,366 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,838 miles

o/s/f mirror damaged but rear view visible

Fail 15 Jun 2016 46,837 miles

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

o/s/f mirror damaged but rear view visible

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 42,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,744 miles

Inside traed area,nearside front tyre worn smooth.

Inside tread area,offside front tyre is worn smooth.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,803 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,906 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged but view to rear not affected

Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,568 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 ZRK is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

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

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