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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GL04CAA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 04 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 41,338 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 41,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front 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))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 36,616 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine needs looking at soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 34,379 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 34,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 24,908 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022 1 Jul 202628 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 24,628 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 1 Jul 202624 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 24,130 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020 1 Jul 20262 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 23,748 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 23,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 23,383 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,315 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,028 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear muont (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,086 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 1 Jul 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,689 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,946 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 1 Jul 202619 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 16,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,821 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2012 1 Jul 202618 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,149 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011 1 Jul 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,127 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 1 Jul 202623 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,480 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,137 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2008 1 Jul 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!
GL04CAA was registered on 2004-04-16
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