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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW52BYF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 02 Dec 2017
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,168 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (7.1.2)
- Offside Front wing corroded outer
- Nearside Front tyre has cut outer wall
- Front wipers worn
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
- All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded
4 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,670 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded
- wipers slight worn
- Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing both (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Front Boyd corrosion
- Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
5 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault not illuminating (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure by offside front strut (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure by radiator fan (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,993 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,085 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,322 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,322 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,506 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,506 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,245 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,245 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,147 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,492 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,966 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 26 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,090 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW52BYF was registered on 2002-12-03
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