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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GD53PKF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cord & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- centre & rear exhaust heavily corroded & clamp corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,004 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- both rear axle bushes worn
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,934 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,999 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022 24 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,457 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021 24 Jun 20266 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,076 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,611 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2019 24 Jun 20269 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,592 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018 24 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,869 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
8 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,346 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,030 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 24 Jun 20268 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,153 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 24 Jun 202630 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,182 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 24 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
18 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,865 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 24 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
23 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,271 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,271 MI
24 Jun 202625 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,402 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2009 24 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,120 MI
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GD53PKF was registered on 2004-02-04
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