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SF04ZZT
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SF04ZZT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
18
Passes
15
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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120 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,536 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025 12 Jun 20264 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,087 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance . (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering oil leaking from steering rack gaiter . (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front corner of wing corroded , holed and ragged edged. (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush excessive play /wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,073 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned . (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) causing steering play . ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) causing steering play ()
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,419 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement. ()
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 under 1.6mm and through to the cord at parts. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working position lamp inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate damaged. (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement. ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,507 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,224 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 on 2mm at parts - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 on 2mm at parts - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,163 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrule badly corroded and hose about to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail through to canvas (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted not secured and moving around - rubbing wheel (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve failed and blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust joining sleeve failed causing system to drop onto crossmember (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,922 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,485 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017 12 Jun 202627 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,675 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Cracking on tyre sidewalls offside rear
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,675 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Cracking on tyre sidewalls offside rear
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,619 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,356 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,263 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,112 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012 12 Jun 20264 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,263 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 12 Jun 20264 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,441 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,066 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,707 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2008 12 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 25,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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