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SW04FNS
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW04FNS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 03 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 41,466 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 41,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 33,590 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 33,590 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 33,477 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 33,364 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 33,028 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2022 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 32,795 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2021 13 Jun 202631 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 32,104 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2020 13 Jun 20267 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 32,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 31,381 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,656 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018 13 Jun 202618 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 30,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,493 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017 13 Jun 20265 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 29,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,200 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 13 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,899 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,960 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 13 Jun 20264 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,819 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,819 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,377 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 13 Jun 20266 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,377 MI
13 Jun 20266 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,186 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,042 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 13 Jun 20267 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 6 May 2009 13 Jun 202627 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,984 MI
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SW04FNS was registered on 2004-05-06
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