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AD53 VUB

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 132,440 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 114,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 92,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,309 miles

chip to screen

front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside headlamp slightly misted

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,432 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 46,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 40,448 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,763 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,960 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 VUB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

AD53 VUB is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is AD53 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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