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SW52EDL
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW52EDL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
12
Passes
12
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,045 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,438 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light staying on
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light staying on
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,402 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front steel wheel fitted
9 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front steel wheel fitted
- engine management light staying on
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,930 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,038 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,496 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,017 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 10 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,092 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202629 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,161 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,080 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 56,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,455 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007 10 Jun 20269 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 44,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SW52EDL was registered on 2002-12-11
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