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OY04HVJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OY04HVJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 30 Sep 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,138 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 71,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (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
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,102 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated during emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,216 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,840 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,140 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,064 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,821 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 28 Jun 20262 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,450 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
10 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management illumented
- Oil leak gearbox ()
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,663 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre perished
- front tyres wearing edges perished
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,274 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017 28 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,713 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,607 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015 28 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,673 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 28 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,282 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 28 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,282 MI
28 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,914 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 28 Jun 202618 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011 28 Jun 202617 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,801 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 28 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,208 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2009 28 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,866 MI
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OY04HVJ was registered on 2004-03-11
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