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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration WN04LOJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 16 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- exhaust backbox corroded
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
27 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- exhaust backbox corroded
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,223 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust back box heatshield insecure
25 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Exhaust back box heatshield insecure
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,452 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust backbox coroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong and lenz defective (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong and lenz defective (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust backbox coroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,497 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,280 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,888 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021 26 Jun 202629 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,825 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,074 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust system corroded
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,997 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 26 Jun 20269 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,786 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,242 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 26 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
31 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,178 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,002 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,099 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013 26 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,099 MI
26 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,414 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 26 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,550 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 26 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,929 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 26 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,026 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 26 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,026 MI
26 Jun 202626 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,527 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WN04LOJ was registered on 2004-03-31
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