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SW56LHR
2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW56LHR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,828 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake pad wire (4.11 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,391 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front pad warning light damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Upper high level brake light has some bulbs out
18 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- coolent level below min
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front pad warning light damaged
- Offside Front wheel rotation stiff on full lock to right
- Nearside Front wheel rotation stiff on full lock to right
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Upper high level brake light has some bulbs out
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,340 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on dash and wiring to n/s front brake pad damaged
- underside is generally corroded
- handbrake travel is high
- Offside Rear Tyre is perished on sidewalls
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner half of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner half of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on dash and wiring to n/s front brake pad damaged
- underside is generally corroded
- handbrake travel is high
- Offside Rear Tyre is perished on sidewalls
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,963 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated LONG, LITTLE FREEPLAY (1.1.6 (d))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER + PERISHED >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
- AL SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED
6 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S/F MIDDLE FITTING (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S/F MIS SECTION + PERISHED (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- AL SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER + PERISHED >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated LONG, LITTLE FREEPLAY (1.1.6 (d))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,594 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Coolant leak radiator leaking/corroded. Engine cooling fan seized ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear brakes grinding on brake test
26 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake wear warning wiring cut (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brakes grinding on brake test
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Coolant leak radiator leaking/corroded. Engine cooling fan seized ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,515 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- cooling fan seized, engine likely to overheat
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear warning wiring cut (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- cooling fan seized, engine likely to overheat
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,359 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018 13 Jun 20269 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,563 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,403 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs worn/n/s reaer shocker dust cover insecure/f/r susp rusty
- rack noisy/det front lower arm rear bushes REPLACE
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rack noisy/det front lower arm rear bushes REPLACE
- front discs worn/n/s reaer shocker dust cover insecure/f/r susp rusty
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,105 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
12 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,594 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,162 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202617 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,612 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,742 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW56LHR was registered on 2007-02-01
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