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SW55KZM
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW55KZM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
9
Passes
8
Failures
52.94%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
30 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both. (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,572 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rattle.
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rattle.
- engine lamp on.
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,782 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge.
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge.
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,392 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70x14 wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70x14 wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,630 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202613 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,509 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,536 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014 8 Jun 20269 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,712 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2013 8 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,108 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012 8 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
11 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,449 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 8 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SW55KZM was registered on 2006-02-16
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