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SW62OTJ
2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1197cc
General Information
- Registration SW62OTJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2013
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1197cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,039 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear heat shield loose
10 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure mounts detached (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear heat shield loose
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,777 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,669 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 63,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,768 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,705 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Wiper blade defective
- Rear The exhaust silencer is corroded but not blowing
15 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 58,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Wiper blade defective
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear The exhaust silencer is corroded but not blowing
23 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,268 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,208 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 50,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,493 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2020 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 45,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,830 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 20,356 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 20,356 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 17,190 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 17,190 MI
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SW62OTJ was registered on 2013-01-11
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