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SW53LVG
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW53LVG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,500 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,742 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,896 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,002 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,385 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,559 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,987 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Wipers moving slowly.
- Rear exhaust rusted.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Wipers moving slowly.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust rusted.
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,108 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
4 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,154 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,636 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,636 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,886 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,954 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,893 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,726 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,726 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,680 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,431 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,117 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2008 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,117 MI
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SW53LVG was registered on 2004-02-04
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