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AD53 ZCY

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

61,155 mi
Last recorded61,155 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,155 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,456 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 59,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2022 55,879 miles

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 55,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 53,176 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,958 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 44,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,848 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 39,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,006 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 37,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,950 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,817 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,817 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,917 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 ZCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

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

Is AD53 ZCY safe to buy?

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