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SW09EKC
2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW09EKC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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150 Total Defects Recorded
11 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 72,057 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 72,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,869 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 68,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,112 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil on min level
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 64,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine oil on min level
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 58,449 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyre tread close to legal limit
- Both rear tyres perishing slightly
- Hand brake lever travel slightly excessive
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,877 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished and cracked, [original tyres] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
29 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box holed (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested no gases at tailpipe due to hole in back box (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished and cracked, [original tyres] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,052 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
18 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,044 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 51,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,737 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,581 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,875 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,088 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,357 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,457 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,001 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,847 MI
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SW09EKC was registered on 2009-06-30
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