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SC06RUM
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC06RUM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 24 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,832 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
22 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,513 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025 7 Jun 20263 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,520 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024 7 Jun 202619 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()
24 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,305 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,522 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected water in lamp (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,902 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has 2x cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture on outer shoulder of tyre and also cracked within tread area. 165/70x14 ()
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has 2x cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,344 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Radiator Corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive Timing Cover Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Sidelight Bulb Not Working
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
25 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Rear Tyre Valve Stems Deteriorated Starting to Split
- Radiator Corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive Timing Cover Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished 7 Years Old
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Sidelight Bulb Not Working
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,477 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,526 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017 7 Jun 202620 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,096 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 7 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,948 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,553 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,311 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 7 Jun 202611 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,311 MI
7 Jun 20265 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,132 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 7 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,826 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 21,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,946 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 7 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 13,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SC06RUM was registered on 2006-04-28
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