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LR04WHG
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LR04WHG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) 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
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake servo defective or ineffective leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Indicator switch faulty indicator light not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,458 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,330 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s reverse light not working
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
21 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- n/s reverse light not working
- Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,258 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch bites very low
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,258 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch bites very low
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,173 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- aux drive belt squeek
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers soft (5.3.2 (b))
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers soft (5.3.2 (b))
- aux drive belt squeek
- Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted same size as other alloys
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,622 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside front headlight slightly cloudy
19 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside front headlight slightly cloudy
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,201 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover
- nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged
27 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/R14H (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid think just top up (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged
- engine cover
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,587 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- engine cover
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,587 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- engine cover
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,846 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,525 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 6 Jun 202620 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,167 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,993 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,058 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
5 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,014 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
10 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,736 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2010 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,263 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,351 MI
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LR04WHG was registered on 2004-04-02
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