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2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW16DBY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2016
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1197cc
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- Expires 13 Jul 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 52,670 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 50,303 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2025 12 Jun 202612 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 50,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,733 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024 12 Jun 202612 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 42,965 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 42,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- free play at handbrake lever
- Offside Rear parking brake lever not returning to stop
8 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 37,419 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022 12 Jun 20268 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 22,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 29,882 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021 12 Jun 20264 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 22,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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SW16DBY was registered on 2016-07-18
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