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2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW16LNP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2016
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 May 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,021 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,331 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust: silencer corroded
10 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust: silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,977 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Handbrake has a lot of travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Handbrake has a lot of travel
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,371 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023 10 Jun 202619 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,042 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 10 Jun 202619 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,488 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
24 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 31,492 MI
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SW16LNP was registered on 2016-06-30
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