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AD53 VGJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,028 mi
Last recorded131,028 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 131,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,536 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 122,225 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight leak from centre exhaust joint

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,001 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

Rear silencer box a little corroded

Slight ooze of fluid from nearside front shock absorber

Fail 13 Feb 2018 111,992 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

Rear silencer box a little corroded

Slight ooze of fluid from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 106,370 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 106,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,697 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,235 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML on

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,051 miles

accident damage o/s/f wing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,833 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc pads low

o/s and n/s rear flasher bulbs faded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,258 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,485 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 44,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 VGJ registered?

AD53 VGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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