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2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW51GZT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,292 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,229 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 13 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,008 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,691 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,765 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,745 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 23,502 MI
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SW51GZT was registered on 2001-12-21
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