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AD53 YLF

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,776 mi
Last recorded117,776 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 YLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 117,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,691 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,745 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 105,656 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,365 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Some wear evident in the n/s steering rack tie-rod

The engine oil level was very low

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,365 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some wear evident in the n/s steering rack tie-rod

The engine oil level was very low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,287 miles

n/s steering tie rod has some wear evident

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s steering tie rod has some wear evident

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 87,641 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,501 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 75,744 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,322 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 YLF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Green 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 YLF, 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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AD53 YLF is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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