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SF04ARL
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SF04ARL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,261 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,261 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,631 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 14 Jun 20267 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,515 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking across complete tire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,613 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,484 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 14 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear tyres in poor condition
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,734 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory 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)
12 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,131 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,263 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,832 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,508 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2012 14 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,747 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,366 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,142 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202617 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,142 MI
14 Jun 202621 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,282 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SF04ARL was registered on 2004-07-12
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