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SW02LXY
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW02LXY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
13
Passes
11
Failures
54.17%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Servo pipe split
- Engine light on
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,677 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Backbox in poor condition
- Slight oil leak'(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Both front flexi-hoses perished
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,724 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 12 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,724 MI
12 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,103 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016 12 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
2 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,389 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,878 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,502 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 12 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,213 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,493 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,038 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,388 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2008 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,247 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2007 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
18 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 13,850 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2006 12 Jun 202615 Jul 2005
Fail
Mileage: 13,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SW02LXY was registered on 2002-07-26
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