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SC53ZUD
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC53ZUD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,462 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,647 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen wipers Park in wrong position (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected my indicator (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (i))
7 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,764 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,043 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 54,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake lever travel near to max
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside h/lamp slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside h/lamp slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,549 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower and wishbone also has play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,848 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 12 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,175 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 12 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
24 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,423 MI
12 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,423 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
11 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,910 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,444 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202612 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,901 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012 12 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 20,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory 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)
15 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,915 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 15,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,035 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 12 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,466 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 5,028 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 5,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,822 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 4,822 MI
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SC53ZUD was registered on 2004-01-09
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