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2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW51DHG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 May 2016
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,392 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,069 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,495 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,832 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 12 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,876 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,871 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,039 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,012 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 22,427 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2006 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2005
Fail
Mileage: 22,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
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SW51DHG was registered on 2001-10-29
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