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SW04RWJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW04RWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 90,535 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer layers corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 90,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer layers corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,123 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy causing poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy causing poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,025 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust clamp loose and blowing from joint (6.1.2 (a))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,893 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,479 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,930 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022 8 Jun 202620 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,070 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,909 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019 8 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 22,374 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 8 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 21,944 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 21,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,190 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
10 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,483 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 20,483 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,888 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014 8 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 19,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,510 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,388 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012 8 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,126 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011 8 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,464 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,165 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 8 Jun 202613 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,484 MI
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SW04RWJ was registered on 2004-07-16
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