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SC53ZVT
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC53ZVT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,649 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has major leak (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play & boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Exhaust system has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working Wipers not tested (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning lamp on
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,127 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,127 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,899 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,049 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Coolant leak / bottom hose area. ()
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link upper balljoint boot insecure and some wear in the balljoint. (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working Tail light upper section not working. (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Coolant leak / bottom hose area. ()
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,759 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,180 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
6 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,210 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,807 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
12 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,214 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 13 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,214 MI
13 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,229 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2012 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,018 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,018 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,752 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,787 MI
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SC53ZVT was registered on 2004-01-20
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