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AD54 AJY

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 133,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,259 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,332 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 106,880 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,451 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on sub frame

Offside Rear one of two not working

Fail 27 Mar 2020 100,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on sub frame

Offside Rear one of two not working

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,275 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 97,275 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 81T (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing/worn inner edge 165/70/14 81T

Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 81T (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken 3 x red,1 x blue (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 81T (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing/worn inner edge 165/70/14 81T

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust clamp rusted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,499 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,838 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 box corroded

slight handbrake free travel

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,179 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,507 miles

both front tyres,balding on inner areas....

wipers weak...

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,563 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 AJY 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 64.3%.

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 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 AD54 AJY, 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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AD54 AJY is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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