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SF04HOU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SF04HOU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front door corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle very rusty underneath
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Front both top suspension mount starting to corrode
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,389 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle very rusty underneath
- both front top mount suapension area corroded
- Offside outter sill corroded
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside outter sill corroded
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,297 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- vehicle very rusty underneath
- exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Offside outter sill corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside outter sill corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front both top mount suspension area corroding
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Offside outter sill corroded
- Offside 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))
- Nearside outter sill corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front both top mount suspension area corroding
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- vehicle very rusty underneath
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,363 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- vehicle rusty underneath
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- vehicle rusty underneath
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,628 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle underbody corroded
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle underbody corroded
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,606 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,953 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
16 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,643 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
14 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,330 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,330 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,276 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,277 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory 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)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,069 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 14 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,308 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202613 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,220 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 14 Jun 20267 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,048 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2009Reason(s) for failure
- advise front tyres are just passing mot criteria and should be renewed Dangerous
- advise both front, large rear wishbone bushes are starting to wear and causing front tyre wear Dangerous
Advisory 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)
31 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,897 MI
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SF04HOU was registered on 2004-08-09
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