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SC53PZL
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SC53PZL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
27 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,884 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust box corroded
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,619 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,089 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,741 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,130 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine noisy
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Engine noisy
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,916 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,247 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear bump stop split
- Offside Rear tyre very perished
8 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre very perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear bump stop split
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,319 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,716 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre treads low on edges
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,439 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 7 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,166 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,523 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,674 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,805 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,895 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower 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)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,678 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2010 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,047 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,047 MI
7 Jun 202621 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,071 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,859 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SC53PZL was registered on 2004-01-24
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