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SF04ZZP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SF04ZZP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 29 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
23 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 154,670 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s. front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- n/s and o/s inner sills repaired and under sealed
- rear suspension quite corroded
- exhaust deteriorating
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
23 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 154,670 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear suspension quite corroded
- n/s and o/s inner sills repaired and under sealed
- exhaust deteriorating
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s. front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 150,207 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear axle been painted
- n/s and o/s inner and outer sills been repaired an under sealed
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 150,207 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear axle been painted
- n/s and o/s inner and outer sills been repaired an under sealed
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,021 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s front wings been patch up
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear suspension quite corroded
- rear exhaust box deteriorating
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,385 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear exhaust deteriorating
- n/s and o/s inner sills been repaired and under sealed
- Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,385 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorating
- Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- n/s and o/s inner sills been repaired and under sealed
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box is deteriorating
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- n/s and o/s inner and outer sills are deteriorating
- handbrake lever needs adjustment
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s inner and outer sills are deteriorating
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust rear box is deteriorating
- handbrake lever needs adjustment
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,581 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,151 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,392 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust deteriorating
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,204 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,671 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
6 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,304 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,155 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,356 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,756 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,331 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,682 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,614 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,454 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,397 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,416 MI
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SF04ZZP was registered on 2004-08-06
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