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GD04HVS
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GD04HVS
- 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
16
Passes
14
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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138 Total Defects Recorded
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,261 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Reverse lights inop
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Reverse lights inop
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,390 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Reverse lights inop
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Reverse lights inop
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,502 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse lights inop
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
8 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Reverse lights inop
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,351 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Reverse lights inop
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Reverse lights inop
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,458 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,381 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
12 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,751 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear tyres perishing
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,751 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear tyres perishing
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,385 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016 24 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,051 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 24 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,288 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 24 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,836 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 24 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
8 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,336 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,086 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 24 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,372 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,066 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,508 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 25,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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GD04HVS was registered on 2004-06-28
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