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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration WD04CGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,627 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play o/s rack end
- front exhaust section slight leak
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle section baffle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (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)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle section baffle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
- slight play o/s rack end
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,783 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust coroding
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust coroding
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,254 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust outer skin corroded
15 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust outer skin corroded
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,727 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017 27 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,969 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2015 27 Jun 20264 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,608 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,102 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 27 Jun 202619 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,329 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,277 MI
27 Jun 20268 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,277 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,977 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,587 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,083 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2008 27 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,553 MI
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WD04CGV was registered on 2004-07-28
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