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AD53 UNZ

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,936 mi
Last recorded54,936 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 54,936 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,057 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 49,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,835 miles

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

Vehicle underside under coated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,607 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle underside undercoated

Fail 16 Feb 2022 39,606 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 39,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,158 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 39,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured speed sensor to wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,313 miles

rear ex silencer and centre clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,386 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and over 6 years old

Fail 5 Jan 2015 33,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are perishing and over 6 years old

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,828 miles

Front console buses are slightly split

Rear washer cap missing

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,405 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,227 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 UNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

AD53 UNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is AD53 UNZ safe to buy?

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