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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV54EFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 14 Oct 2021
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,993 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,333 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,868 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres cracking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres cracking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,515 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018 7 Jul 20267 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,871 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 7 Jul 20267 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,871 MI
7 Jul 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,687 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016 7 Jul 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,687 MI
7 Jul 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,392 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,825 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 7 Jul 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,643 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,119 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,783 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2011 7 Jul 202630 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,783 MI
7 Jul 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,766 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2010 7 Jul 202615 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,766 MI
7 Jul 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,702 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 7 Jul 20263 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 62,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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OV54EFA was registered on 2004-09-30
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