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AD54 AKO

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,431 mi
Last recorded185,431 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 185,431 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 174,882 miles

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 174,882 miles

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

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 163,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 157,136 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 157,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 148,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 133,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 127,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 127,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2009 69,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,029 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm and worn on the edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,794 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 AKO is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD54 AKO registered?

AD54 AKO is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is AD54 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 AKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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