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OV04LJX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV04LJX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 28 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
19
Passes
1
Failures
95%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,368 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust box corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,137 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,738 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,104 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 46,452 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,989 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 45,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,974 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,277 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,787 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- rear tyres are in an advanced state of perishing.
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,549 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both rear tyres deteriorated
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,351 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,435 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015 2 Jul 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,948 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,830 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,914 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,746 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,979 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 115,511 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2009 2 Jul 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,309 MI
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OV04LJX was registered on 2004-03-26
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