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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS04WPR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 13 Jul 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,308 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- rear axle corroding
- n/s reverse light not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- rear axle corroding
- n/s/r brake drum slightly damp
- n/s reverse light not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,350 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- rear axle corroding
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earthing fault (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front / bulbs (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear axle corroding
- o/s/r tyre under inflated
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear handbrake travel getting long
- Rear axle/beam/corroding
19 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides/faded/poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump noise (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear handbrake travel getting long
- Rear axle/beam/corroding
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,102 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023 6 Jun 20261 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,463 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022 6 Jun 202630 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly located (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,087 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,087 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,648 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,538 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,335 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Coolant leak from engine ()
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 36,335 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Coolant leak from engine ()
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,659 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,451 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,119 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 27,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,031 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 24,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,808 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,713 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 6 Jun 202617 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,713 MI
6 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,879 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 6 Jun 202630 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,813 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 6 Jun 202627 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,686 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 6 Jun 202630 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,073 MI
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LS04WPR was registered on 2004-05-25
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