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SW56LCP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration SW56LCP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both sills covered with underseal
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,237 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Sill covered in heavy underseal
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Sill covered in heavy underseal
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- all suspension components corroded Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,285 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
18 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,243 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,197 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- general under body corrosion
- general suspension corrosion
- condition of exhaust
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of exhaust
- general under body corrosion
- general suspension corrosion
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
16 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,275 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shocker dust cover broken.
- Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,465 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rust from screws (6.3.1d)
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
- 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)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rust from screws (6.3.1d)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,907 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,229 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 12 Jun 20264 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,237 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,689 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,674 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,946 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,250 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,238 MI
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SW56LCP was registered on 2007-02-20
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