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FH53UNB
VOLKSWAGEN POLO TWIST
2004, Black, 99,698mi
MOT
TAX
Full History
Service History
0
Very Poor
Positives
No MOT fails in the last few tests.
MOT pass rate sits between 70-90%.
Averages 3k-8k miles annually.
Negatives
Mileage above 80k – mid-life wear items due soon.
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Age
22 yrs
Mileage
99,698 mi
Yearly Mileage
4,532 mi
Mileage outlook
Based on similar Volkswagen Polo vehicles
99,698mi
Current mileage
~73,000mi
below typical scrappage mileage
0 mi
~172,000 miTypical scrappage
Normal mileage for its age
Yearly mileage sits in the usual range for a vehicle of this age.
MOT Comments
Medium MOT Risk
Clear MOTs
Advisory MOTs
Failed MOTs
Based on 24 recorded MOTs
MOT History
75% pass rate
Passed
Failed
Passed 18 · Failed 6
Vehicle Specs
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Updated Live
Overview
2004
Age
1.2L
Engine Size
PETROL
Fuel Type
99.7k
Mileage
Black
Colour
N/A
Weight
Specs
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO TWIST
Engine
1,198cc
Fuel
PETROL
Mileage
99,698 mi
Colour
Black
Weight
N/A
Age
2004
Performance
Power
65 bhp
Torque
112.1 Nm
0-62 mph
14.9s
Top Speed
101 mph
Drive
N/A
Transmission
Manual
Factory Spec Report for this VOLKSWAGEN
The £1.99 report lists the standard equipment for this registration. Interior, technology, safety and wheels.
Example factory spec report
Sample equipment — not this car
Alloy wheels
Electric front seats
Bluetooth connection
Blind spot monitoring
Mileage
Mileage history
How this car’s recorded mileage has changed
99,698 mi
Latest recorded mileageMileage rises consistently
No obvious mileage drops were found in the recorded MOT history. The longest gap between readings runs from 28 Sept 2023 to 7 May 2025.
Annual mileage
Miles added between recorded MOT readings
2,916 mi
Typical yearly mileageLower mileage recently
About 1,497 miles were added between Sept 2023 and May 2025, around 932 miles a year, compared with this car’s typical annual mileage of around 2,916 miles. An earlier interval added about 16,038 miles between Jan 2018 and Jan 2019, higher than this car’s historical average.
Tax & MOT History
MOT and tax status from DVLA. Tax prices, when shown, come from the vehicle specification record.
MOT
MOT Status
Not valid
MOT Days Remaining
164 Days Overdue
MOT Due Date
06/05/26
Passed / Failed
18 / 6
MOT Pass Rate
75%
Tax
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax Days Remaining
226 Days Overdue
Tax Due Date
05/03/26
12-month tax
£225
6-month tax
£123.75
Tax price source
Vehicle specification record, not DVLA
Average Miles P/Y
4,532
Last V5 Change
7 Months Ago
MOT Insights
Based on 24 recorded MOTs
24
Total MOTs
Clear
Advisory
Failed
Full MOT History
24 tests
Clear
Advisory
Failed
MOT history incomplete
16/20
2023 gap
2024 gap
16/20 MOTs completed, gap in 2023 and 2024 (2 years of MOT gaps)
99,698 mi
7 May 2025
Valid until 6 May 2026
Minor advisory
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
98,201 mi
28 September 2023
Valid until 27 Sept 2024
Advisory
underbody covered in underseal
Advisory
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust leak or damage
98,201 mi
28 September 2023
Advisory
underbody covered in underseal
Advisory
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust leak or damage
Reason for failure
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake wear needs attention
Reason for failure
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Tyre wear or damage reported
96,657 mi
2 March 2022
Valid until 1 Mar 2023
Minor advisory
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
93,754 mi
28 January 2021
Valid until 23 Feb 2022
Advisory
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor advisory
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
91,456 mi
24 February 2020
Valid until 23 Feb 2021
Advisory
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak / inspection required
Minor advisory
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lighting fault noted
91,455 mi
21 February 2020
Reason for failure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak / inspection required
Minor advisory
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake wear needs attention
76,944 mi
11 January 2019
Valid until 31 Jan 2020
Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
60,906 mi
9 January 2018
Valid until 31 Jan 2019
Advisory
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
Exhaust leak or damage
60,904 mi
9 January 2018
Reason for failure
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front wearing on inner edge.
Advisory
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
Exhaust leak or damage
54,081 mi
1 February 2017
Valid until 31 Jan 2018
52,308 mi
7 January 2016
Valid until 6 Jan 2017
49,623 mi
18 December 2014
Valid until 6 Jan 2016
49,623 mi
18 December 2014
Reason for failure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Reason for failure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
exaust rear box corroded
46,166 mi
7 January 2014
Valid until 6 Jan 2015
Advisory
n/s/f tyre 2mm ./ n/s/r tyre perishing
Tyre wear or damage reported
46,166 mi
7 January 2014
Reason for failure
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Reason for failure
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Reason for failure
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Reason for failure
n/s/f tyre 2mm ./ n/s/r tyre perishing
Tyre wear or damage reported
43,252 mi
7 January 2013
Valid until 6 Jan 2014
Advisory
o/s headlamp only just mmet criteria pattern wise./ rear indi bulbs starting to show white lights./noise from rear b when applied in rb t./
Lighting fault noted
40,601 mi
9 November 2011
Valid until 24 Nov 2012
Advisory
ex back box corroding./ rear indicators starting to show white lights./
38,840 mi
25 November 2010
Valid until 24 Nov 2011
33,370 mi
2 February 2010
Reason for failure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lighting fault noted
Advisory
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake wear needs attention
Reason for failure
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
33,370 mi
2 February 2010
Valid until 3 Feb 2011
Advisory
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
27,134 mi
29 January 2009
Valid until 3 Feb 2010
21,238 mi
4 February 2008
Valid until 3 Feb 2009
15,735 mi
15 January 2007
Valid until 19 Jan 2008
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FH53UNB
VOLKSWAGEN POLO TWIST
2004, Black, 99,698mi
0
Very Poor
Positives
No MOT fails in the last few tests.
MOT pass rate sits between 70-90%.
Averages 3k-8k miles annually.
Negatives
Mileage above 80k – mid-life wear items due soon.
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Quick Specs
2004
Year
1.2L
Engine
PETROL
Fuel
Manual
Transmission
99.7k mi
Mileage
Vehicle Health
Mileage outlook
Based on similar Volkswagen Polo vehicles
99,698mi
Current mileage
~73,000mi
below typical scrappage mileage
0 mi
~172,000 miTypical scrappage
Normal mileage for its age
Yearly mileage sits in the usual range for a vehicle of this age.
Mileage
99,698 mi
Yearly Mileage
4,532 mi
MOT Risk
Medium MOT Risk
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MOT Health
Medium MOT Risk
24 MOTs analysed
Clear MOTs
Advisory MOTs
Failed MOTs
75% pass rate
Passed
Failed
Passed 18 · Failed 6
Vehicle Specs
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Vehicle
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO TWIST
Engine
1,198cc
Fuel
PETROL
Mileage
99,698 mi
Colour
Black
Weight
N/A
Age
2004
Performance
Power
65 bhp
Torque
112.1 Nm
0-62 mph
14.9s
Top Speed
101 mph
Drive
N/A
Transmission
Manual
Factory Spec Report for this VOLKSWAGEN
The £1.99 report lists the standard equipment for this registration. Interior, technology, safety and wheels.
Example factory spec report
Sample equipment — not this car
Alloy wheels
Electric front seats
Bluetooth connection
Blind spot monitoring
Mileage history
How this car’s recorded mileage has changed
99,698 mi
Latest recorded mileageMileage rises consistently
No obvious mileage drops were found in the recorded MOT history. The longest gap between readings runs from 28 Sept 2023 to 7 May 2025.
Annual mileage
Miles added between recorded MOT readings
2,916 mi
Typical yearly mileageLower mileage recently
About 1,497 miles were added between Sept 2023 and May 2025, around 932 miles a year, compared with this car’s typical annual mileage of around 2,916 miles. An earlier interval added about 16,038 miles between Jan 2018 and Jan 2019, higher than this car’s historical average.
Tax & MOT History
MOT and tax status from DVLA. Tax prices, when shown, come from the vehicle specification record.
MOT
MOT Status
Not valid
MOT Days Remaining
164 Days Overdue
MOT Due Date
06/05/26
Passed / Failed
18 / 6
MOT Pass Rate
75%
Tax
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax Days Remaining
226 Days Overdue
Tax Due Date
05/03/26
12-month tax
£225
6-month tax
£123.75
Tax price source
Vehicle specification record, not DVLA
Average Miles P/Y
4,532
Last V5 Change
7 Months Ago
Full MOT History
24 tests
Clear
Advisory
Failed
MOT history incomplete
16/20
2023 gap
2024 gap
16/20 MOTs completed, gap in 2023 and 2024 (2 years of MOT gaps)
99,698 mi
7 May 2025
Valid until 6 May 2026
Minor advisory
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
98,201 mi
28 September 2023
Valid until 27 Sept 2024
Advisory
underbody covered in underseal
Advisory
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust leak or damage
98,201 mi
28 September 2023
Advisory
underbody covered in underseal
Advisory
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust leak or damage
Reason for failure
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake wear needs attention
Reason for failure
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Tyre wear or damage reported
96,657 mi
2 March 2022
Valid until 1 Mar 2023
Minor advisory
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
93,754 mi
28 January 2021
Valid until 23 Feb 2022
Advisory
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor advisory
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
91,456 mi
24 February 2020
Valid until 23 Feb 2021
Advisory
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak / inspection required
Minor advisory
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lighting fault noted
91,455 mi
21 February 2020
Reason for failure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak / inspection required
Minor advisory
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake wear needs attention
76,944 mi
11 January 2019
Valid until 31 Jan 2020
Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre wear or damage reported
60,906 mi
9 January 2018
Valid until 31 Jan 2019
Advisory
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
Exhaust leak or damage
60,904 mi
9 January 2018
Reason for failure
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Advisory
Nearside Front wearing on inner edge.
Advisory
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory
Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
Exhaust leak or damage
54,081 mi
1 February 2017
Valid until 31 Jan 2018
52,308 mi
7 January 2016
Valid until 6 Jan 2017
49,623 mi
18 December 2014
Valid until 6 Jan 2016
49,623 mi
18 December 2014
Reason for failure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Reason for failure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
exaust rear box corroded
46,166 mi
7 January 2014
Valid until 6 Jan 2015
Advisory
n/s/f tyre 2mm ./ n/s/r tyre perishing
Tyre wear or damage reported
46,166 mi
7 January 2014
Reason for failure
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Reason for failure
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Lighting fault noted
Reason for failure
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Reason for failure
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre wear or damage reported
Reason for failure
n/s/f tyre 2mm ./ n/s/r tyre perishing
Tyre wear or damage reported
43,252 mi
7 January 2013
Valid until 6 Jan 2014
Advisory
o/s headlamp only just mmet criteria pattern wise./ rear indi bulbs starting to show white lights./noise from rear b when applied in rb t./
Lighting fault noted
40,601 mi
9 November 2011
Valid until 24 Nov 2012
Advisory
ex back box corroding./ rear indicators starting to show white lights./
38,840 mi
25 November 2010
Valid until 24 Nov 2011
33,370 mi
2 February 2010
Reason for failure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lighting fault noted
Advisory
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake wear needs attention
Reason for failure
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
33,370 mi
2 February 2010
Valid until 3 Feb 2011
Advisory
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake wear needs attention
Advisory
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
27,134 mi
29 January 2009
Valid until 3 Feb 2010
21,238 mi
4 February 2008
Valid until 3 Feb 2009
15,735 mi
15 January 2007
Valid until 19 Jan 2008
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