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2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW51DHM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 18 Oct 2018
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,254 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle slightly corroded
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,794 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 13 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet loose (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,591 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016 13 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,771 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2015 13 Jun 20268 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,192 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,297 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,497 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,356 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,390 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 13 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 16,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
7 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,397 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 13 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,597 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202612 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 13,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,610 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007 13 Jun 202619 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 10,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2006 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51DHM was registered on 2001-10-26
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