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SW53LCY
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LCY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 23 Aug 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 187,463 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front mirror casing damaged
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 187,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front mirror casing damaged
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,899 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202611 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 181,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
24 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,201 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb? (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower ball joint slight defect
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front top suspension mount poor condition
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front top suspension mount poor condition
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,229 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- All brake discs in poor condition
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake discs in poor condition
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
23 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,880 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
15 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed all round outer edge has cord exposed. (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn and incorrectly fitted. (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn very low. (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,973 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,185 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,615 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,360 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,360 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,310 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,023 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,732 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,547 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
16 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,723 MI
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SW53LCY was registered on 2004-01-19
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