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SW52BXM
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration SW52BXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
18 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,142 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 27 Jun 202630 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,428 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,456 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front top strut bearings stiff but not affecting steering
29 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- both front top strut bearings stiff when turning steering
- engine warning
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,669 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,983 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,137 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,928 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011 27 Jun 20264 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,567 MI
27 Jun 20264 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,567 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2010 27 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,034 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2009 27 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
19 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,141 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008 27 Jun 202610 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,316 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 15,272 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2006 27 Jun 202621 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 15,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
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SW52BXM was registered on 2002-11-29
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