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SW52OWK
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW52OWK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
14
Passes
13
Failures
51.85%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,995 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear light cover slightly cracked
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear light cover slightly cracked
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heatshield loose
- Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,054 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust silencers corroded slightly but not blowing
- Offside Rear light slight crack
- Nearside Rear side light slightly interacting with indicator
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear side light slightly interacting with indicator
- exhaust silencers corroded slightly but not blowing
- Offside Rear light slight crack
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and n/s/r flexibrake hose ferrals corroded
- Oil leak ()
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml lamp on
- Oil leak ()
- o/s and n/s/r flexibrake hose ferrals corroded
- n/s/f brake pad ware indicator loom broken
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,358 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light
7 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,718 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,103 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,089 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,904 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,425 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,312 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
22 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,582 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,165 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2008 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,931 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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SW52OWK was registered on 2002-09-25
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