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SW09FLJ
2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW09FLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 16 Mar 2023
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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31 Total Defects Recorded
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,106 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,768 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,227 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,279 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,192 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,136 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,847 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,276 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,976 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,662 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,104 MI
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SW09FLJ was registered on 2009-08-14
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