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AX04XHT
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration AX04XHT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 31 Oct 2025
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,252 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,844 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,754 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,754 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,187 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022 14 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,208 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,129 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,757 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,777 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018 14 Jun 202621 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,006 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,498 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202626 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,397 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 14 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,752 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,239 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,837 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012 14 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,372 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,981 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2010 14 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,314 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,875 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
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AX04XHT was registered on 2004-07-12
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