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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GD04MUE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,760 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,990 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Both tail gate struts worn
- Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,208 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fixable pipe (6.1.2 (a))
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,109 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,109 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,575 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,155 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,767 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019 21 Jun 20268 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,651 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018 21 Jun 20267 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,846 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,212 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,222 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 21 Jun 20269 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,222 MI
21 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,666 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014 21 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,666 MI
21 Jun 202611 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,088 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 21 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,342 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012 21 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
5 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,637 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 21 Jun 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,676 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010 21 Jun 20267 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,795 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2009 21 Jun 202618 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,595 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2008 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD04MUE was registered on 2004-06-23
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