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OV54HWR
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration OV54HWR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,761 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,591 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,942 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,218 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,218 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,691 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,250 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,667 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Floor obscured by under trays
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Outer casing of the rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested Cam belt history/ condition not known (7.4.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Floor obscured by under trays
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Outer casing of the rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- High level stop lamp not working
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,280 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stablizer (6.1.D.1a)
- Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Engine and part of the floor obscured by trim and under tray
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine and part of the floor obscured by trim and under tray
- Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stablizer (6.1.D.1a)
23 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,060 MI
27 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,060 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016 27 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,048 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,658 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,630 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,721 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 27 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,992 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,978 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010 27 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,953 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 27 Jun 20268 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,473 MI
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OV54HWR was registered on 2004-12-22
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