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GL54CWC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GL54CWC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,634 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,634 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,001 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2024 1 Jul 202627 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,947 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel close to limit
- exhaust back box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside chip in screen
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,364 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Slight wear to inner tread area on both front tyres
30 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,595 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded [not blowing]
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded [not blowing]
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,632 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded - no leaks
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded - no leaks
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,993 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019 1 Jul 202629 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
18 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,109 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light
17 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,339 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016 1 Jul 202617 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,088 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,373 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,819 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 1 Jul 202628 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,212 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,626 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 1 Jul 20267 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,878 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 1 Jul 20267 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 18,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,580 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 1 Jul 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,401 MI
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GL54CWC was registered on 2004-12-03
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