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SW63MHZ
2014 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Orange
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW63MHZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2014
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 21 Apr 2027
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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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75 Total Defects Recorded
22 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,654 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,656 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,416 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering pipes corroded
- handbrake travel high
- exhaust rear box corroded/deteriorated
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box corroded/deteriorated
- handbrake travel high
- power steering pipes corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,699 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,938 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole at n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,096 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,065 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202620 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor performance (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,863 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyres approaching tread wear indicators
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyres approaching tread wear indicators
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,985 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020 11 Jun 20267 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 40,985 MI
11 Jun 202610 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,133 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
10 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 33,133 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,713 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some components
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SW63MHZ was registered on 2014-01-17
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