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SW54BVU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW54BVU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,241 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- advise small hole in offside sill
13 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise small hole in offside sill
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,295 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
6 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,993 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
25 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,461 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joints
25 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joints
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,109 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,615 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,615 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,253 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,405 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,132 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012 12 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,650 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011 12 Jun 202613 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,551 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,503 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2009 12 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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SW54BVU was registered on 2004-12-22
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