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SF04CBC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SF04CBC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- 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
14 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hole in spare wheel well caused by corrosion outside prescribed area
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,647 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Surface Rust
- Central Front Surface Rust
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,712 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,047 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,887 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- parking brake near end of working travel (adjustment needed)
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,733 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,761 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
21 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- both front tyres side walls split and perished
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,670 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,995 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,783 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,783 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,126 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,137 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202623 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
9 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,030 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,716 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 13 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,773 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 13 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,839 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 13 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,839 MI
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SF04CBC was registered on 2004-07-24
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