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SW04CXJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW04CXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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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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115 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,155 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 155,155 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,078 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides needed adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,438 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,874 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 50 o/s 200 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,639 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022 9 Jun 202616 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,639 MI
9 Jun 202626 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,541 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021 9 Jun 20269 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,898 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust deteriorating
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust deteriorating
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,047 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight damage to windscreen
- Exhaust deteriorating
24 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight damage to windscreen
- Exhaust deteriorating
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,600 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- centre/rear exhaust boxes corroded
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,532 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 9 Jun 202624 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,908 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 9 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,467 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 9 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
16 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,912 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,912 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,666 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 9 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,666 MI
9 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,945 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012 9 Jun 20263 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,853 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,224 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,269 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2009 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
13 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,035 MI
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SW04CXJ was registered on 2004-06-14
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