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SC53ZVB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SC53ZVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,250 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,250 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,572 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Silencer Corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,529 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside door mirror casing damaged
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,627 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,262 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,035 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,976 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,550 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Near side rear tyre worn out (inner)
24 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Near side rear tyre worn out (inner)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,247 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides. (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,368 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,026 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,388 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,123 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202631 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,342 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012 12 Jun 202610 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,449 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
15 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,088 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
29 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,873 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 12 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,201 MI
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SC53ZVB was registered on 2004-01-12
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