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ML04HTD
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration ML04HTD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 195,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion all under body
- Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,449 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022 18 Jun 202612 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 186,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- both steering arms slight play
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,142 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,558 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,558 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,064 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2019 18 Jun 202624 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,894 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,316 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,586 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 18 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,543 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
21 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,905 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 18 Jun 202618 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,905 MI
18 Jun 20262 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,690 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,712 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2012 18 Jun 202622 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,106 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011 18 Jun 202630 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,037 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,232 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 18 Jun 20267 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,707 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 18 Jun 20261 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,301 MI
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ML04HTD was registered on 2004-04-05
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