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SW54NSJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW54NSJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 23 Dec 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,465 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Outer [Sill corroded]
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,548 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202624 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,638 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,638 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper jagged edges (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed+corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,796 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,232 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,528 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,444 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,546 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 6 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,909 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,166 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,993 MI
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SW54NSJ was registered on 2005-02-01
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