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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SC53SXA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,151 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge
- Rear hi level brake light not working
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre perished slightly
21 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge
- Rear hi level brake light not working
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre perished slightly
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,203 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,172 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,061 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,883 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,028 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,968 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202618 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
11 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,969 MI
12 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,969 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,828 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,556 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 12 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,343 MI
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SC53SXA was registered on 2004-01-01
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