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AX04FET
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AX04FET
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
17
Passes
13
Failures
56.67%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 170,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,373 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,852 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/ outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,154 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2022 14 Jun 202611 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,566 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,855 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,606 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019 14 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,463 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,332 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ns/os front tyres wearing on inner edges
- offside headlight has broken fixings.
- temporary repair to nearside front mirror
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.625%CO (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s mirror outer casing missing, exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.621%CO (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ns/os front tyres wearing on inner edges
- engine oil leak
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,659 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 14 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
26 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,114 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,603 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,087 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,673 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 14 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,041 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
25 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,413 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 14 Jun 202623 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,015 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,015 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,139 MI
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AX04FET was registered on 2004-04-30
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