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2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW07EFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,186 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,937 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,724 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,408 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- gearbox steel sump is corroded and leaking oil
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- gearbox steel sump is corroded and leaking oil
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,257 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2020 13 Jun 202617 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
28 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,141 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,672 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory 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)
25 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
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)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,133 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust rear heat-shield insecure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,900 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,744 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,844 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,740 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,026 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 13 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,348 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW07EFU was registered on 2007-05-21
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