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AD53 UYE

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust box corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,265 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust box corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,157 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,715 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front road wheel outer rim damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front road wheel outer rim damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,933 miles

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

eng mang light on

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,933 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

eng mang light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,964 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 42,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 42,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,790 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,935 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 UYE 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 66.7%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

AD53 UYE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is AD53 UYE safe to buy?

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