VOLKSWAGEN POLO AO04XUM has 33 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 106,727 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 15:22.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Friday 27th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

AO04XUM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 2026106,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Lock Braking System Wiring Damaged But Not Excessively (1.6 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2025106,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Lock Braking System Wiring Damaged But Not Excessively (1.6 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202427TH NOVEMBER 202599,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn To 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 202499,781 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn To 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202327TH NOVEMBER 202494,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Both Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 202394,618 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Both Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 202394,599 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn To 3mm + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20227TH SEPTEMBER 202390,947 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Driver's View Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test Item Blocking Zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH AUGUST 202290,947 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Significantly Affected By An Obstruction Item Blocking Zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20217TH SEPTEMBER 202280,558 MI
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 202180,558 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Does Not Provide A View To The Rear (3.3 (c))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20206TH SEPTEMBER 202177,239 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted
PASSED24TH MAY 201929TH NOVEMBER 202073,235 MI
FAILED24TH MAY 201973,235 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH MAY 201829TH MAY 201965,202 MI
FAILED23RD MAY 201865,180 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED30TH MAY 201729TH MAY 201860,110 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Obscured But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Misting From Fuel Filter
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
PASSED23RD MAY 201629TH MAY 201755,349 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Clip Broken
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perishedd
FAILED18TH MAY 201655,252 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Clip Broken
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perishedd
PASSED26TH MAY 201529TH MAY 201650,254 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Centure Exhurst Braket Broken
  2. USER ENTERED - Engin Light On
FAILED26TH MAY 201550,254 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. USER ENTERED - Centure Exhurst Braket Broken
  6. USER ENTERED - Engin Light On
PASSED30TH MAY 201429TH MAY 201544,994 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED28TH MAY 201444,956 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Coupling Flexible Rubber Or Fabric Coupling Unit Severely Cracked (2.5.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED29TH MAY 201329TH MAY 201441,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED28TH MAY 201341,186 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH MAY 201229TH MAY 201337,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Indicating A Fault/malfunction
PASSED9TH MAY 201129TH MAY 201232,707 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 201029TH MAY 201129,080 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished Around Outside Edges
FAILED26TH MAY 201029,078 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished Around Outside Edges
PASSED30TH MAY 200929TH MAY 201026,395 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 200914TH APRIL 201025,574 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 200814TH APRIL 200919,909 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 200714TH APRIL 200814,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AO04XUM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

AO04XUM MOT Comments

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AO04XUM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 106,727 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,082 miles

AO04XUM FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration AO04XUM was manufactured on Wednesday 14th April 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 106,727 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,082 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 33 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AO04XUM has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 63 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 25 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does AO04XUM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 18th June 2026 AO04XUM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AO04XUM Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 18th June 2026 AO04XUM does have Tax. Read more

When does AO04XUM Tax expire?

The current Tax for AO04XUM will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AO04XUM MOT expire?

The current MOT for AO04XUM will expire in 5 months on Friday 27th November 2026. Read more

When did AO04XUM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AO04XUM was on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 15:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AO04XUM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for AO04XUM we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AO04XUM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for AO04XUM we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AO04XUM?

AO04XUM is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has AO04XUM done?

The odometer reading for AO04XUM at the last MOT in October 2025 was 106,727 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,082 miles per year. Read more

How old is AO04XUM?

The vehicle AO04XUM was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 14th April 2004. Read more

What colour is AO04XUM?

The official colour of AO04XUM is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AO04XUM have?

AO04XUM has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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