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HT53YUJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration HT53YUJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pad wear indicator illuminated
- Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,989 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,275 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning extra lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources holder missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,275 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning extra lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources holder missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box corroded
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box corroded
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,958 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust deteriorated/corroded
- Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Both front wipers deteriorated
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,958 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust deteriorated/corroded
- Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Both front wipers deteriorated
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi (6.1.2 (a))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,774 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust deteriorated
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Both front wipers deteriorated
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,787 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust deteriorated
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
14 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
- Rear Exhaust deteriorated
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,663 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,479 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 24 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,662 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 24 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,662 MI
24 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,853 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 24 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,888 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202619 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,140 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2011 24 Jun 202613 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,872 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,913 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 24 Jun 20268 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,618 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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HT53YUJ was registered on 2004-01-28
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