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GD53TVC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GD53TVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,935 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear reverse lights on all the time Dangerous
- Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,270 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- wiper blades torn
- offside door mirror insecure
- nearside front wing is rusty
- exhaust is deteriorated
- engine management light on dashboard
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,015 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake is slightly binding
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisey
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust back box is corroded
- Engine management light is on
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,647 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management lamp on on dash
- Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit
- Nearside Front steering rack slight play
26 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front steering rack slight play
- engine management lamp on on dash
- Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit
4 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,850 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 25 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,235 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,451 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,415 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,372 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,748 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012 25 Jun 202624 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,729 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 25 Jun 202624 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,539 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,802 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009 25 Jun 20269 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,227 MI
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GD53TVC was registered on 2004-01-29
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