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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS04XOM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 06 Jul 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,810 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2026 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower ram rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint and rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,868 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel cap seal cracking
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
29 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,714 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,915 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,915 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,187 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,916 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))
6 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Misfiring.. (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak.. (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,642 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,596 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,361 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak on engine
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,775 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,775 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,617 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 11 Jun 20267 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,617 MI
11 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,327 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,132 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,339 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
8 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
19 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,190 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,508 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,080 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009 11 Jun 20266 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
2 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,357 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2008 11 Jun 20262 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,357 MI
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