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SW04JXT
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW04JXT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
20 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine has a slight misfire.
- clutch is slipping .
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)
- Upper stop lamp is not working.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on inner edge.
- Nearside Front brake pads warning wire is broken.
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- E. P. C. WARNING lamp indicates a fault.
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- brake pad warning light on
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- brake pad warning light on
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,762 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,710 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,866 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,882 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,716 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,687 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,388 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,085 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,140 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009 11 Jun 202624 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,921 MI
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SW04JXT was registered on 2004-05-26
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