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AE03WZF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AE03WZF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 27 Jan 2027
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
21
Passes
12
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 113,935 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop/cover insecure
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- oil leak on reverse switch
- Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/cover insecure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 113,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected insecure in floor (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak on reverse switch
- Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/cover insecure
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop/cover insecure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,266 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shockabsorber cover/bump stop insecure
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover/bump stop insecure
13 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) 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 shockabsorber cover/bump stop insecure
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover/bump stop insecure
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,939 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- slight exhaust blow (front join area) (recommend attention)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,501 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread
- Rear brake ends rusty
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread
- Rear brake ends rusty
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,049 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle heavily corroded in areas
- mil light on
- Rear brake flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded in areas
- Offside Front suspension top strut mount getting deteriorated
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,028 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension top strut mount getting deteriorated
- Rear axle getting corroded
- Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area (recommend attention)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area (recommend attention)
- mil light on
- Rear axle getting corroded
- Offside Front suspension top strut mount getting deteriorated
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,169 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70-14 (Bald Inner ) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,075 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,111 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,425 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flex pipe- leak
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,301 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flex pipe- leak
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,260 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory 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)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,874 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,864 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,383 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,383 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,390 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,718 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
23 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,214 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,001 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,780 MI
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AE03WZF was registered on 2003-03-31
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