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SW59EGZ
2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW59EGZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,645 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026 10 Jun 202622 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,383 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle and subframe have surface rust.
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,390 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle and subframe have surface rust.
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle and subframe have surface corrosion
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,704 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023 10 Jun 202625 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,890 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022 10 Jun 202623 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,724 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021 10 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,216 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriated
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriated
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,895 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019 10 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,334 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
26 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,930 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,051 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,694 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,694 MI
10 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,284 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 10 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,284 MI
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SW59EGZ was registered on 2009-11-26
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