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SF04DWB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SF04DWB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,828 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,752 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
2 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,522 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020 19 Jun 202625 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,413 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front COIL SPRING LOOKS INCORRECTLY FITTED/UPSIDE DOWN
- Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON PRESURE
9 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance LIGHT DIM (1.2.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER NOT TESTED (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER NOT TESTED (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front COIL SPRING LOOKS INCORRECTLY FITTED/UPSIDE DOWN
- Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON PRESURE
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,221 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,668 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017 19 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,742 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
11 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,806 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 19 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
11 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,231 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,896 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,896 MI
19 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,784 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,347 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,066 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009 19 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,066 MI
19 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,842 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008 19 Jun 20268 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,593 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SF04DWB was registered on 2004-08-27
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