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AD53 UYF

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,638 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,399 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 100,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,781 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,301 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,301 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,621 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,012 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,206 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,005 miles

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

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

air filter housing loose

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,005 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

air filter housing loose

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,154 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 27,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

AD53 UYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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