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2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW09FLP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,809 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underside fully covered in sealant
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,910 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,347 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,957 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023 11 Jun 202622 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,259 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,256 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,540 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,024 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box heatshield corroded
- front suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,726 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,943 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,852 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,170 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,143 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202630 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,422 MI
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SW09FLP was registered on 2009-06-29
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