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2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW51DJK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 20 Mar 2017
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,171 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Head lamp poor condition
12 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Head lamp poor condition
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,063 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202612 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,063 MI
12 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,515 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,345 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,002 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,040 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,040 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,584 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,589 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,589 MI
12 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,219 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 12,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,404 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 7,615 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2006 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2005
Fail
Mileage: 7,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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SW51DJK was registered on 2001-10-17
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