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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration FD03LFG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust system deteriated
- engine management light on
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,699 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- back box corroded
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- back box corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,191 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear outer cill weak
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear outer cill weak
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,018 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached plastic undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front attachment has movement (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,708 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
13 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
12 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin corroded as well as front flexi worn (7.1.2)
- Engine management light on at time of test
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,656 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,479 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,404 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,764 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,652 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
22 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,128 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,295 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,416 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010 6 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,588 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 6 Jun 202619 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008 6 Jun 202620 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,208 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007 6 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!
FD03LFG was registered on 2003-05-22
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