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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF03CFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 53,536 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,662 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 49,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 44,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 38,830 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023 13 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 38,794 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
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified 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
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 36,707 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022 13 Jun 202623 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 35,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021 13 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 35,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,275 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 35,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 34,039 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 34,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,694 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 32,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,773 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- minor oil leak possible old oil around steering rack advise inspection
- both front suspension wishbone bushes have minor play
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,484 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- engine management light is on
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,816 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,956 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,306 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,561 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,561 MI
13 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,800 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 21,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,687 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 13 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,917 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 13 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,691 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 13 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,251 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF03CFX was registered on 2003-05-02
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