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FD03WRT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FD03WRT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
26 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 183,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) 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
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 182,479 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021 5 Jun 202613 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 182,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,038 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020 5 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 172,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,935 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light on dash
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 164,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light on dash
- EML light on dash
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,346 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front washer bonnt brige damaged
5 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 156,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front washer bonnt brige damaged
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,036 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 5 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,841 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,582 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,766 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,447 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012Reason(s) for failure
- rear boot lid damper not working Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 126,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear boot lid damper not working Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 117,997 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
8 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 117,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
27 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,743 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,103 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 90,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,603 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2008 5 Jun 202625 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,604 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2007 5 Jun 202625 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 57,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD03WRT was registered on 2003-06-25
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