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ST04XCM
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration ST04XCM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2023
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,950 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody undersealed
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,043 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,405 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected rear wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,883 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
9 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded becoming excessive (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake fluid slightly contaminated
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,442 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion underneath
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion underneath
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,365 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018 15 Jun 202631 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing ()
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,563 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Spare tyre defective deflated ()
- Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,200 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,200 MI
15 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,615 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,948 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,195 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2013 15 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,921 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 15 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,982 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2011 15 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,982 MI
15 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,247 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,611 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 15 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,318 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 15 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 15,318 MI
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ST04XCM was registered on 2004-06-28
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