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SW02TYD
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW02TYD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 2l oil added no oil on dipstick
- gear selector tight to select gears
- pad wear warning lamp on (pads look ok)
- engine noisy
- Starter noisy
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Most steering and suspension components corroded including front and rear subframe
- Handbrake travel
9 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,268 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,848 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,766 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Engine cover fitted
23 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,027 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,873 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,878 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,456 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,285 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,748 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,748 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,428 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202610 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
10 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,640 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2009 10 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
10 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,393 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2008 10 Jun 20269 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
12 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,381 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2007 10 Jun 202612 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,381 MI
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SW02TYD was registered on 2002-03-28
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