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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS04WRD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,268 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,353 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,975 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g)) Repair immediately
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,451 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust corroded
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,305 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,264 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,264 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,040 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both track rod ends have had heat applied.
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,245 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on exhaust system
27 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on exhaust system
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,475 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear discs worn, lipped and pitted
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,384 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017 6 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,292 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,014 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,469 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,469 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,140 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,801 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,511 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 14,511 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,694 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,357 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 7,357 MI
6 Jun 202630 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 5,238 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 5,238 MI
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LS04WRD was registered on 2004-04-30
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