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SW51DKA
2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 999cc
General Information
- Registration SW51DKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
7
Passes
7
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,901 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,534 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
23 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,853 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,044 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
30 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,104 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009 13 Jun 20266 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,318 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2008 13 Jun 20267 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 52,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SW51DKA was registered on 2001-10-25
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