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AD53 OCH

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,079 mi
Last recorded112,079 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,079 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Fail 23 Mar 2017 112,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 112,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,051 miles

COOLANT LEAK AT BOTTOM HOSE/RADIATOR AREA

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY ON FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE OVER TREAD

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK AT BOTTOM HOSE/RADIATOR AREA

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY ON FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE OVER TREAD

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,007 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,722 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Slight damage to NSF Subframe

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Slight damage to NSF Subframe

Pass 23 May 2011 73,326 miles

slight play in both front arm rear bushs

Fail 23 May 2011 73,323 miles

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

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

slight play in both front arm rear bushs

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,304 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs lipped

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,175 miles

advise;nearside head lamp rear access cover absent

advise;offside headlamp rear access cover absent

adviselnearside front wheel inner rim has slight flat spot

Fail 25 Apr 2009 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise:nearside rear indicator bulb loosing amber coating borderline passs)

advise;nearside head lamp rear access cover absent

advise;offside headlamp rear access cover absent

advise;offside rear indicator bulb loosing amber coating(borderline pass)

adviselnearside front wheel inner rim has slight flat spot

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,309 miles

advise:both rear indicators bulbs loosing ambar coating

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,401 miles

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

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 OCH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCH, 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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AD53 OCH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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