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AD53 OBZ

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 67,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 67,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 64,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 62,749 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,101 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,257 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,102 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,095 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,520 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)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,935 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,166 miles

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,632 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,002 miles

front tyres starting to bald on inner edges

nsf anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint split

osf anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,371 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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AD53 OBZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD53 OBZ, 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 AD53 OBZ registered?

AD53 OBZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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