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AD54 AJU

2004 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2023 90,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,187 miles

exhaust back box corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer swivel bolts left long & flange nuts used

exhaust back box corroded

parking brake has little travel left

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,012 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,828 miles

Nearside mirror lense missing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,333 miles

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,330 miles

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

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

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,098 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,098 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,863 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,428 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,950 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 18,950 miles

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

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

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

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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AD54 AJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,089 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AD54 AJU, 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 AD54 AJU registered?

AD54 AJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is AD54 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 AJU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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