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OV04MYP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration OV04MYP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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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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116 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,255 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,393 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear. Unable to assess condition of wheel bearings due to scraping noises from braking components. (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded, (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, and outer skin beginning to peel away.
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Harsh and grating. (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlamp beam image is only just discernible.
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded, (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear. Unable to assess condition of wheel bearings due to scraping noises from braking components. (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, and outer skin beginning to peel away.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,629 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Backlash and free movement felt within driveshafts/transmission. Unable to determine exact source.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn, inner edge scalloping. (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside slightly smearing upper area on downstroke. (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,627 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Also glow warning lamp flashing throughout inspection. (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Backlash and free movement felt within driveshafts/transmission. Unable to determine exact source.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn, inner edge scalloping. (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside slightly smearing upper area on downstroke. (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,824 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2020 28 Jun 202627 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Appears bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,869 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded 45%. This meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full effort. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brakes increase and decrease in efforts at slightly different rates. (Not exceeding 28%)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly across axle. (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded 36%. This meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full braking effort. (3.7.B.5b)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Track rod end loose Not secure to track rod. (2.2.B.1d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges in outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded 45%. This meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full effort. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly across axle. (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge balding. (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded 36%. This meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full braking effort. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brakes increase and decrease in efforts at slightly different rates. (Not exceeding 28%)
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,101 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018 28 Jun 202615 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,847 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker.
- offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
15 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,847 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
- offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker.
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,196 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,958 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,416 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,084 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013 28 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,273 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,481 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,392 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2010 28 Jun 20261 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,456 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 28 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,974 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 28 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 56,974 MI
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