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GL04LMX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL04LMX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine had NO oil added 2.5lts before test.
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,538 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019 6 Jul 202615 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- E.M.L on
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,752 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018 6 Jul 20268 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,752 MI
6 Jul 202627 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,665 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016 6 Jul 202619 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- spare tyre damaged
- exhaust rear box deteriorated
12 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,183 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,183 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,017 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,669 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,061 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013 6 Jul 20265 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)
- Nearside 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)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,590 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,477 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 6 Jul 20267 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,496 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 6 Jul 20261 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,576 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,576 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GL04LMX was registered on 2004-05-14
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