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AD53 YZR

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,508 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,495 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi broken leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,223 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,598 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,831 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 74,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,729 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,788 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 27 Feb 2007 21,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,215 miles

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

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

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 YZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

AD53 YZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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