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SW54KZE
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW54KZE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 09 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 50,966 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Undercarriage rusty all over
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 49,327 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,909 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 47,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,012 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,498 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective
1 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 36,398 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020 12 Jun 20261 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 36,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 30,668 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019 12 Jun 202613 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,912 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs corroded
- covers fitted to underside
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 19,152 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
- oil leak around sump area
- exhaust corroded
10 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 19,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
- brake pad warning light on, n/s/f sensor wire damaged on loom side
- oil leak around sump area
- rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 13,762 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from sump
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
24 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 13,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- oil leak from sump
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 9,967 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 9,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 6,383 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 5,555 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 5,129 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 4,653 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 3,774 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 3,407 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202619 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 2,602 MI
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SW54KZE was registered on 2005-01-12
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