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SW51DGF
2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW51DGF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 18 Oct 2017
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,765 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal spongy-power steering damp no leak visible-n/s/f/ balljoint slight play
- x2 front links slightly deteriated
- x2 front coil springs corroded
- wishbone bushes perished
- rear x2 coil springs corroded
- power steering pipes corrorded-
- parking brake travel-service and parking brake passed on limits
- parking brake slight travel
- o/s/r/ tyre edges cracked slightly
- inner x2 and outer x2 sills corroded-oil leak
- heatshield insecure-all flexi ferroles ends cororded-
- front pads worn low
- front brakes juddering slightly
- exhaust minor leak
- exhaust flexi deteriated slightly-
- brake pipes corroded/ covered substance unable to check properly
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.2.B.1f)
- coil spring broken n/s/r/ (2.4.C.1a)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r/ tyre (4.1.E.1)
- Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering system leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f/ (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f/ d bush broken (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust minor leak
- x2 front coil springs corroded
- wishbone bushes perished
- rear x2 coil springs corroded
- power steering pipes corrorded-
- parking brake slight travel
- o/s/r/ tyre edges cracked slightly
- inner x2 and outer x2 sills corroded-oil leak
- heatshield insecure-all flexi ferroles ends cororded-
- front pads worn low
- front brakes juddering slightly
- exhaust flexi deteriated slightly-
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,112 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- all rear axle bushes perished-o/s/r and n/s/r jacking points corroded and weak
- parking brake has slight travel-rear brakes passed on limits-front and rear brakes juddering
- x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift and noisy-just met minimum CO%
- oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-front brake discs corroded and pitted
- front to rear brake pipes corroded-all brake pipes corroded-x2 rear tyres wearing low
- exhaust system corroded-heatshield insecure-all flexi hose ferrules corroded
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,192 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
5 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,756 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
2 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 17,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,557 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,557 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,422 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,349 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 12 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,451 MI
12 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,451 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 12 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,321 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 12 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,168 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,511 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 12 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
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SW51DGF was registered on 2001-10-10
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