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AD53 ZCV

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,962 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

engine management light on

gas boot lid struts in op

petrol cap o ring cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,962 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

engine management light on

gas boot lid struts in op

petrol cap o ring cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,506 miles

engine light on

front number plate light damage

Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

front number plate light damage

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,627 miles

engine light on

o/s front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 93,627 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

o/s front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 832,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,891 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corrodide

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,870 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,293 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 ZCV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

AD53 ZCV is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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