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AD54 FDM

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,502 miles

Central silencer baffles loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,910 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition (Rear)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,382 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition (Rear)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,360 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,260 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,709 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,231 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,124 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge. both rear tyres cracking up

Fail 4 Dec 2009 29,123 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge. both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,563 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 21,559 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 13 Dec 2007 14,907 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 FDM is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

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

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