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AD53 UYB

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,281 mi
Last recorded139,281 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 139,281 miles

Brake pads wear indicator illuminated

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 139,252 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s and n/s track rod inner balljoint free-play (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pads wear indicator illuminated

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,048 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2014 125,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 118,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 118,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 98,896 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,441 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 87,437 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 77,488 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,423 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,423 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,487 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 40,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 UYB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

AD53 UYB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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