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SW04CXL
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW04CXL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,557 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022 9 Jun 202621 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,010 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear both tyres slightly perished
29 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,563 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020 9 Jun 202625 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,672 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019 9 Jun 202625 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,347 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,014 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (6.3.1d)
9 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust front flexi joint outer cover has split
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (6.3.1d)
- exhaust rear silencer is corroded
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,144 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,115 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 9 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,735 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014 9 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
21 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,874 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 9 Jun 202621 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,964 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 9 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,086 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 9 Jun 202616 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
12 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,355 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,841 MI
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SW04CXL was registered on 2004-04-20
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