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AD54 YFE

2004 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Polo65,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,080 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2021 71,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2020 64,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,693 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,325 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 44,318 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,557 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,557 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are perrished.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,911 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,707 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 YFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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