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SW04MWZ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW04MWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
15
Passes
13
Failures
53.57%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,018 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022 8 Jun 202617 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,170 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not attatched (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front steel wheel fitted
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,044 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,371 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,019 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018 8 Jun 202616 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,428 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 8 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,034 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,286 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,286 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,985 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 8 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,802 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,476 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 8 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,415 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 8 Jun 20261 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,974 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009 8 Jun 20261 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
13 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,632 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2008 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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SW04MWZ was registered on 2004-07-22
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