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CT03ARU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration CT03ARU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,677 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,162 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024 18 Jun 202627 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,162 MI
18 Jun 202629 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,699 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2023 18 Jun 202627 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14-H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,449 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,643 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,954 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,498 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019 18 Jun 202610 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,036 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,798 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,072 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 18 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,560 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,180 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 18 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,940 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,174 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,174 MI
18 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,153 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 18 Jun 202628 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,637 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 18 Jun 202629 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 18 Jun 202629 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,422 MI
18 Jun 202613 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,422 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 18 Jun 202615 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,457 MI
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CT03ARU was registered on 2003-07-30
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