VOLKSWAGEN POLO HW04FKL has 28 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,228 miles 5 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 16:35.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 18th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

HW04FKL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH JANUARY 2027158,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Stop Lamp Inoperative
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorating
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2026158,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Could Be Better
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Stop Lamp Inoperative
  4. MAJOR - Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorating
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202518TH JANUARY 2026155,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - High Level Stop Lamp Inoperative
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Emits A Slightly Unclear Beam
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Could Do With Adjusting
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorating
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Washers Could Be Better
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2025155,217 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - High Level Stop Lamp Inoperative
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Emits A Slightly Unclear Beam
  7. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Could Do With Adjusting
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorating
  9. ADVISORY - Windscreen Washers Could Be Better
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202418TH JANUARY 2025152,740 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - High Level Stop Lamp Inoperative
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Track Rod Inner Joints
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamps Emit Slightly Unclear Beams
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Upper Casing Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Blow From Deteriorating Exhaust
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Front Anti Roll Bar Inner Mounting Bushes
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2024152,729 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Poor
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Section,advise Rear Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front D Bushes Worn,lateral Movement In (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Fuel Pipe Union Leaking Inlet Pipe Into Fuel Filter Weeping (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insecure
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front Hoses Slightly Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Front Footbrake Readings (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202318TH JANUARY 2024150,518 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Moisture In Offside Side Repeater
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Beam Image Fading (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front D Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Section,advise Rear Silencer Corodded (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insecure
  6. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Front Brake Readings Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202218TH JANUARY 2023148,100 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning 1 Part Of Led Strip Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Pipe,advise Rear Exhaust Silencer Corodded (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Roll Bar Has Slight Lateral Movement In (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insecure
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2022148,100 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning 1 Part Of Led Strip Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Faded From Amber (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Faded From Amber (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Heavily Cracking Inner Tread Blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt C/v Boot Not Secured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Pipe,advise Rear Exhaust Silencer Corodded (6.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Roll Bar Has Slight Lateral Movement In (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insecure
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202118TH JANUARY 2022143,606 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush - Only Just Acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush - Only Just Acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Signs Of Leak By Fuel Filter
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Section Heavily Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2021143,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Bumper Slightly Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Part Of Hi Level Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Section Split,rear Silencer Corodded
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Voided Type Wishbone Bush Close To Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Voided Type Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JULY 201912TH JANUARY 2021136,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Washer Not Providing Liquid
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Section Split,rear Silencer Corodded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED18TH JULY 2019136,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Washer Not Providing Liquid
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Section Split,rear Silencer Corodded
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED12TH JULY 201826TH JULY 2019124,319 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corner Of Offside Front Bumper/outer Wing Slightly Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak Radiator/lower Hose Union Damp
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Rear Inner Wishbone Bushes Slightly Worn/deterioated
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corodded
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED24TH JULY 201726TH JULY 2018111,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Minor Accident Damage To Front Bumper And O/s/f Outer Wing
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Shoulder Balding (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corodded
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Fronts (3.7.b.3)
FAILED22ND JULY 2017111,328 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Minor Accident Damage To Front Bumper And O/s/f Outer Wing
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Shoulder Balding (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corodded
  7. FAIL - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Split Split At Valve Union Into Inlet Manifold (3.6.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Fronts (3.7.b.3)
PASSED27TH JULY 201626TH JULY 201796,618 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers Under The Car
PASSED8TH JULY 20157TH JULY 201681,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Warning Light On
PASSED25TH JUNE 201424TH JUNE 201566,491 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Level Low
PASSED20TH JUNE 201322ND JUNE 201448,863 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED20TH JUNE 201348,863 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED20TH JUNE 201222ND JUNE 201338,183 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 201238,182 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201122ND JUNE 201231,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Small Cut In Offside Cv Gaitor
PASSED12TH JULY 201027TH JULY 201123,751 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Bumper Damaged
  6. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Wing Damaged
PASSED10TH JULY 200927TH JULY 201016,674 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 200827TH JULY 200912,042 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 200718TH MAY 20084,755 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HW04FKL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

HW04FKL MOT Comments

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HW04FKL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,228 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,192 miles

HW04FKL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration HW04FKL was manufactured on Tuesday 18th May 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,228 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,192 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HW04FKL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 103 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 13 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does HW04FKL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 HW04FKL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HW04FKL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 HW04FKL does have Tax. Read more

When does HW04FKL Tax expire?

The current Tax for HW04FKL will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HW04FKL MOT expire?

The current MOT for HW04FKL will expire in 8 months on Monday 18th January 2027. Read more

When did HW04FKL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HW04FKL was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 16:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HW04FKL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for HW04FKL we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HW04FKL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for HW04FKL we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HW04FKL?

HW04FKL is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has HW04FKL done?

The odometer reading for HW04FKL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 158,228 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,192 miles per year. Read more

How old is HW04FKL?

The vehicle HW04FKL was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 18th May 2004. Read more

What colour is HW04FKL?

The official colour of HW04FKL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does HW04FKL have?

HW04FKL has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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