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SW53BFV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,310 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,033 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2021 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 89,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,561 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2020 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,541 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,693 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,191 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017 11 Jun 20269 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,885 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016 11 Jun 202611 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,663 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015 11 Jun 202613 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,663 MI
11 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,847 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,821 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,502 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,367 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
16 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,376 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,367 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,425 MI
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SW53BFV was registered on 2004-01-12
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