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SW17EXD
2017 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW17EXD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2017
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11
Total Tests
7
Passes
4
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 152,476 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer outer layer corroded and peeling
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 152,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Small bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear silencer outer layer corroded and peeling
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
28 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,463 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,015 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,713 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,815 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,839 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,650 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2021 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 50,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
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SW17EXD was registered on 2017-04-27
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