# MW04PTY — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

MW04PTY is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Diesel (1422cc), first registered 2004-06-21. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for MW04PTY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | MW04PTY |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1422cc |
| First registered | 2004-06-21 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-09-24 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 10
- Pass rate: 58.33%
- Total defects recorded: 66

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-25 13:08:14 | PASSED | 155,933 MI | 2021-09-24 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-19 10:33:19 | PASSED | 149,955 MI | 2020-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-19 17:00:28 | PASSED | 139,436 MI | 2019-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-19 17:00:27 | FAILED | 139,436 MI | — |
| 2017-07-31 14:06:46 | PASSED | 126,485 MI | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-31 14:06:45 | FAILED | 126,485 MI | — |
| 2016-08-18 14:45:36 | PASSED | 118,007 MI | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-11 16:28:14 | FAILED | 118,054 MI | — |
| 2015-07-09 14:27:53 | PASSED | 109,582 MI | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-09 14:27:53 | FAILED | 109,582 MI | — |
| 2014-06-27 13:43:01 | FAILED | 102,318 MI | — |
| 2014-06-27 13:43:01 | PASSED | 102,318 MI | 2015-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-14 16:31:28 | PASSED | 91,358 MI | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-11 17:10:56 | FAILED | 91,358 MI | — |
| 2012-07-03 14:24:35 | PASSED | 80,959 MI | 2013-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-03 11:47:32 | FAILED | 80,959 MI | — |
| 2011-06-17 12:44:26 | FAILED | 68,957 MI | — |
| 2011-06-17 12:44:26 | PASSED | 68,957 MI | 2012-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-06 17:00:47 | PASSED | 57,079 MI | 2011-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-06 12:29:38 | FAILED | 57,079 MI | — |
| 2009-07-08 10:15:18 | PASSED | 41,794 MI | 2010-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-09 15:20:26 | PASSED | 34,858 MI | 2009-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-01 11:57:49 | FAILED | 34,853 MI | — |
| 2007-06-08 10:56:29 | PASSED | 26,194 MI | 2008-06-21 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-09-25 13:08:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: o/s/f wing corroded-parking brake lever slight travel-front coil springs corroded-

**2019-07-19 10:33:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2018-07-19 17:00:28 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2018-07-19 17:00:27 (FAILED)**

- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2017-07-31 14:06:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

**2017-07-31 14:06:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2016-07-11 16:28:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: rear exhaust box corroded
- ADVISORY: engine cover fitted under trays fitted
- ADVISORY: both rear shocker bump stops split
- ADVISORY: both rear secondary upper side lights not working
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls (heavily )
- FAIL: Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

**2015-07-09 14:27:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2015-07-09 14:27:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2014-06-27 13:43:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2014-06-27 13:43:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-06-11 17:10:56 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2012-07-03 14:24:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2012-07-03 11:47:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

**2011-06-17 12:44:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- PRS: Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

**2011-06-17 12:44:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

**2010-07-06 12:29:38 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2009-07-08 10:15:18 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: unable to see full front to rear brake pipes due to under covers

**2008-07-01 11:57:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FAIL: Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FAIL: Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for MW04PTY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MW04PTY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
