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SL06PUV
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SL06PUV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,247 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet secondary catch not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside rear has low braking effort (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet secondary catch not working
- Nearside Rear park brake has low braking effort
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,589 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle undersealed
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rear flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rear flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern wrong due to foggy lenses (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern wrong due to foggy lenses (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- covered in underseal
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,937 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- underside of vehicle corroded
31 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- underside of vehicle corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has blow and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
31 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,342 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2022 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,226 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- both front wheel bearings have slight roughness in rotation
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,830 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front suspension arm bushes perished
- headlamp lenses detiorated
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- front suspension arm bushes perished
- headlamp lenses detiorated
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,184 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,710 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front tyre damaged sidewall
- o/s front arm corroded
2 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s front arm corroded
- n/s front tyre damaged sidewall
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,643 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres badly perished - cracked inner sidewalls
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low rear tyres both bad perish cracks - inner sidewalls (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres badly perished - cracked inner sidewalls
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,956 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 12 Jun 20265 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,979 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
6 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,850 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,088 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 180,648 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,212 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,073 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,409 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Nearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL06PUV was registered on 2006-03-30
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