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SW57KVV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW57KVV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 01 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,377 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- vehicle is heavily under sealed
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,918 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,905 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody-suspension-steering pipes-sills-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,osr spring chipped,osr tyre tread bulging,parking brake lever travel getting high,rear brakes noisy,sill fillered
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody-suspension-steering pipes-sills-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,osr spring chipped,osr tyre tread bulging,parking brake lever travel getting high,rear brakes noisy,sill fillered
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,446 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,375 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,334 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- centre exhaust clamp corroded and breaking away
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,970 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,461 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel slightly high
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,379 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019 9 Jun 202610 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,504 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake requires adjustment (3.1.6b)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,809 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhasut backbox outer skin peeling
- nail in n/s/f tyre
15 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in n/s/f tyre
- exhasut backbox outer skin peeling
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,662 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in o/s/f tyre
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level Brake light (1.2.1b)
17 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,840 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
17 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,836 MI
9 Jun 202615 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,836 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015 9 Jun 202614 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,157 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014 9 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,421 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,627 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012 9 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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SW57KVV was registered on 2008-01-16
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