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AD53 SUH

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,409 mi
Last recorded46,409 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,409 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,112 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 29,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,463 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,714 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 27,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,351 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 25,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,072 miles

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,072 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 23,205 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,353 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 21,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,752 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 SUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,089 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

AD53 SUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is AD53 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SUH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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