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FP54CLJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FP54CLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,183 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,790 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- centre exhaust clamp deteriorating
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- centre exhaust clamp deteriorating
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,460 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 4 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,460 MI
4 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,600 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,308 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 4 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,575 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
26 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,564 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,417 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 4 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,938 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010 4 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,729 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,057 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 4 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
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FP54CLJ was registered on 2004-10-29
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