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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AP03FFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,624 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018 16 Jun 20263 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,628 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,744 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,924 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,661 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 16 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,281 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,432 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012 16 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,826 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2011 16 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,691 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 16 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,165 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009 16 Jun 202615 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,229 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 16 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2007 16 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!
AP03FFA was registered on 2003-06-28
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