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SW58GFG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW58GFG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 269,729 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 269,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 269,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested oil pressure light illuminated (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 264,205 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 264,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 258,258 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 258,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 243,968 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202631 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 243,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn SADDLE (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn SADDLE (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp not working FOG LIGHT (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 233,651 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
7 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 233,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 221,640 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2017 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 221,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 167,524 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2015 13 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 167,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
24 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,109 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,251 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2013 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- 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)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,473 MI
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SW58GFG was registered on 2008-12-24
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