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AD53 WTW

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,482 mi
Last recorded98,482 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,482 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

rear exhaust box is deteriorated but doubled skinned

slight oil leak from the gearbox unit

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 89,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 89,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 85,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,089 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

Emissions CO fast idle high

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,089 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

Emissions CO fast idle high

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,248 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,094 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 29,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,154 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 WTW is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

AD53 WTW is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is AD53 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 WTW 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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