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AD54 AKJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,015 mi
Last recorded189,015 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 189,015 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 184,831 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 184,808 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 179,518 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 179,518 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 174,619 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 166,858 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 166,847 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 159,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 149,601 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 149,601 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 137,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 129,865 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 129,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 118,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,824 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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AD54 AKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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