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SF04SMM
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SF04SMM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,173 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both side wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- age related corrosion under body
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
5 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,173 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- age related corrosion under body
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both side wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,166 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- general corrosion under body
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,166 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion under body
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,171 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- exhaust flexi pipe outer skin deteriorated
- corrosion on underside of vehicle rear
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,234 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,163 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,525 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- All 4 tyres cracked and perished
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,477 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- back box outer casing corroded. heat shield also loose
- Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter clip missing. no ingress of dirt
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- all 4 shocker casings slight corrosion.
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,082 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonnet safety catch seized and inop.
- Fuel filter weeping.
17 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonnet safety catch seized and inop.
- Fuel filter weeping.
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,480 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded outer inner surface (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- both rear tyres cracking in between tread
- Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split
17 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- both rear tyres cracking in between tread
- Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded outer inner surface (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,984 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split
- nearside rear and nearside front tyre perished
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
- nearside rear and nearside front tyre perished
- Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,521 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Upper 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,940 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,847 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,847 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,136 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory 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)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,991 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,686 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011 11 Jun 202622 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,820 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,864 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202626 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,253 MI
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SF04SMM was registered on 2004-07-31
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