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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW56VAK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill patch not continuously welded at base of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill patch not continuously welded along lower edge (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse light u/s.
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap rubber seal cracking.
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,771 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023 11 Jun 20267 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,304 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,213 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,120 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,123 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,210 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,210 MI
11 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,160 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,160 MI
11 Jun 202629 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,746 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2016 11 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,116 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,206 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,458 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,945 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,862 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 8,734 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW56VAK was registered on 2006-11-29
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