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SC54LWL
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SC54LWL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,404 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- both windscreen wipers worn
- rear exhaust system corroded
2 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust system corroded
- both windscreen wipers worn
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,062 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake hose insecure clip missing
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- oil leak
- Nearside Front brake hose insecure clip missing
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,830 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,882 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,411 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,543 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Reason(s) for failure
- under body has sighn off corotion Dangerous
26 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- under body has sighn off corotion Dangerous
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,161 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,946 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,065 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,065 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,870 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,725 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,400 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,685 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,735 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,735 MI
13 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,988 MI
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SC54LWL was registered on 2004-12-29
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