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68,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hand brake travel
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
foot brake travel
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamps tarnished
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamps tarnished
rear exhaust section corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both aims poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted both front rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches and chips (3.2 (a) (i))
service lamp on dash
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chip to screen
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chip to screen
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight knocking from suspension/steering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front brake balance
exhaust leak (at joint)
wet test
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust leak (at joint)
wet test
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat head lamp internal adjuster( driver control) inoperative. (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front wheel restricted movement.
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear blade poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
wipers smearing
exhaust deteriorating
offside rear tyre unevenly wearing inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust corroded
rear wiper poor condition
both rear tyres severly perished
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust corroded
rear wiper poor condition
both rear tyres severly perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre 3 mm and 2 mm on edge
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre 3 mm and 2 mm on edge
large covers fitted under car
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
large covers fitted under car
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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AD54 HBE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 HBE, 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 HBE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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