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AD53 VUF

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 64,004 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 64,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,712 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 61,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,034 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,407 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine diagnostic light indicating a fault,not effecting emissions

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,799 miles

engine diagnostic light indicating a fault,not effecting emissions

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,734 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,509 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,120 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

plastic undertrays fitted under whole of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,432 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 22,432 miles

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

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

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 VUF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

AD53 VUF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is AD53 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VUF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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