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SC53ZVX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC53ZVX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,925 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- handbrake travel high
- exhaust system rusty
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- handbrake travel high
- exhaust system rusty
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,261 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,967 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,407 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside track rod very badly worn
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre ON LIMIT in places
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- slight exhaust blow front flexi joint
29 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight exhaust blow front flexi joint
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside track rod very badly worn
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre ON LIMIT in places
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 8,630 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside track rod some play
23 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside track rod some play
10 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,396 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,396 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,186 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,949 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202615 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,976 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,672 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,776 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011 14 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,073 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2010 14 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
5 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,491 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2009 14 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,023 MI
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SC53ZVX was registered on 2004-01-08
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