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FP04EKA
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FP04EKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- brake pad warning light on dash
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,777 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear 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)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,620 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 4 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,816 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to wire been cut
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to wire been cut
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,292 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 4 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,633 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,897 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 4 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,938 MI
4 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,938 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 4 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,714 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,205 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 4 Jun 202610 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,686 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 4 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 4 Jun 202612 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,912 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2008 4 Jun 202612 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,912 MI
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FP04EKA was registered on 2004-04-15
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