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SF04DTB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1396cc
General Information
- Registration SF04DTB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1396cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
18 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,750 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,890 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
20 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,171 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,066 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020 19 Jun 202614 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,991 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating wrong bulb (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,006 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
17 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,292 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGED
- 2 REAR SHOCKER DUST COVERS IN SECURE
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement H/CABLE FAULTY ? (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGED
- 2 REAR SHOCKER DUST COVERS IN SECURE
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,410 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,652 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 19 Jun 20269 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,814 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 19 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,034 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 19 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,395 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 19 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,417 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011 19 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,359 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 19 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,529 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 19 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,444 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SF04DTB was registered on 2004-07-12
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