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GD53TUU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration GD53TUU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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127 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,850 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,673 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,473 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,083 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
- Washer pipe split.
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,083 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Washer pipe split.
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,673 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- bodycovers fitted
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- bodycovers fitted
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,888 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test base ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear shock cover adrift
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- e/m light on
- pad warning light ion
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- pad warning light ion
- e/m light on
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear shock cover adrift
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test base ()
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,341 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018 25 Jun 20266 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner edges (4.1.D.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- e/m light on
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (7.1.2)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (7.1.2)
- e/m light on
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,114 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,455 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,173 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 25 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,426 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,351 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011 25 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,192 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,404 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,338 MI
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GD53TUU was registered on 2004-01-29
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