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AD53 YZP

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,390 mi
Last recorded106,390 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,390 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer flaking/corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer flaking/corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,030 miles

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,949 miles

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,350 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

OUTER SKIN ROTTED ON REAR SILENCER

Fail 30 Jan 2014 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OUTER SKIN ROTTED ON REAR SILENCER

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,476 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,233 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,036 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,934 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,128 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 YZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

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

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