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SW51PCX
2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW51PCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,237 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front exhaust clamp bolt has no nut fixing in place
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pip (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front abs sensor wire loose
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front exhaust clamp bolt has no nut fixing in place
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pip (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front abs sensor wire loose
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,509 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- wipers do not come on automatically with washers
- gear linkage has slight wear
- battery is not fixed
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner arm has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers do not come on automatically with washers
- gear linkage has slight wear
- battery is not fixed
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front ball joint orientation is different from other side
- Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner arm has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,907 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front discs slightly corroded
- Rear discs slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,834 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016 9 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electrical wiring insecure at clutch pedal (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,933 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,642 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202622 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,599 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
16 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,309 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 9 Jun 20264 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 75,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,245 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 9 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 71,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,112 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW51PCX was registered on 2001-09-01
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