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SW61EBA
2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW61EBA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 24 Jul 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,186 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,276 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2025 7 Jun 202626 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,386 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shock absorber covers loose
- sun strip in swept area but not affecting view
- offside front spring slightly loose when jacked up
- drivers seat tilt handle broken
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- rear number plate lights bright
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to down pipe gasket only one nut securing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing hub nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shock absorber covers loose
- sun strip in swept area but not affecting view
- rear number plate lights bright
- offside front spring slightly loose when jacked up
- drivers seat tilt handle broken
- Spare tyre defective flat ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,506 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,695 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022 7 Jun 202615 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,053 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Service Light on
- Handbrake pulls up high
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
- Nearside Rear Flexi rusty
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Rear Flexi rusty
13 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone Rear Bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system insecure Insecure and fouling Rear Axle (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service Light on
- Front Brake discs worn
- Offside Rear Flexi rusty
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
- Nearside Rear Flexi rusty
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
- Handbrake pulls up high
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,072 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- service light on
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,143 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen scratched
- both rear tyres cracking
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen scratched
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- both rear tyres cracking
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,672 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,227 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 7 Jun 202616 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 27,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 16,230 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW61EBA was registered on 2011-12-20
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