SJ04LVT - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,048 mi
Expires: 15 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Failed - 12 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,048 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Passed - 26 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,204 mi
Expires: 15 February 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory brake servo pipe temporally fixed, taped up
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 23 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,194 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 16 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,673 mi
Expires: 15 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 07 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,516 mi
Expires: 08 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory under trays fitted
Failed - 03 February 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,505 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory under trays fitted
Passed - 09 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,416 mi
Expires: 08 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear exhaust in poor condition
Passed - 30 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,603 mi
Expires: 04 February 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 04 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,291 mi
Expires: 04 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Passed - 05 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,581 mi
Expires: 04 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 05 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,581 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,206 mi
Expires: 24 January 2018
Passed - 22 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,369 mi
Expires: 11 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Passed - 05 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,915 mi
Expires: 11 March 2016
Failed - 04 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,915 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 05 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,738 mi
Expires: 11 March 2015
Failed - 04 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,738 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 12 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,077 mi
Expires: 11 March 2014
Failed - 12 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,077 mi
Passed - 02 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,455 mi
Expires: 30 April 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 05 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,106 mi
Expires: 30 April 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,244 mi
Expires: 30 April 2011
Passed - 17 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,284 mi
Expires: 30 April 2010
Passed - 28 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,754 mi
Expires: 30 April 2009
Passed - 12 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,506 mi
Expires: 30 April 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SJ04LVT?
The MOT expires on 15 February 2026.
What is the tax status of SJ04LVT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of SJ04LVT?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SJ04LVT?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.