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SL06XYW
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL06XYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,357 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,451 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,991 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory 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 light source 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,845 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
- undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,977 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside headlamp has poor pattern
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,630 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- handbrake has little reserve travel
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,554 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019 12 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,554 MI
12 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,122 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,832 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,771 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,864 MI
12 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,864 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 12 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,007 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014Advisory 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)
5 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,631 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,876 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,207 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
9 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,585 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 12 Jun 20269 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 12,585 MI
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SL06XYW was registered on 2006-04-28
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