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SW11GZA
2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW11GZA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 18 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
12 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,092 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Fuel cap/sealing device cracked
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,635 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- fuel filler cap sealing device perishing/cracking
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,397 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,647 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023 9 Jun 20264 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,103 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023 9 Jun 20264 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,292 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion setting into exhaust rear section.(oe)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible Figure faded. (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion setting into exhaust rear section.(oe)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 9 Jun 202625 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,860 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,782 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,611 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- both rear tyres cracking between tread
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,259 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016 9 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,153 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015 9 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 25,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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SW11GZA was registered on 2011-07-09
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