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DF06ETJ
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration DF06ETJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,897 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,590 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,772 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,576 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
10 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,889 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 19 Jun 202613 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,139 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,006 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 19 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repeater (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repeater (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,464 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
- Undertray Fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,362 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 19 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,335 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,381 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,938 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2013 19 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,397 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012 19 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,815 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2011 19 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,820 MI
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DF06ETJ was registered on 2006-07-31
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