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FN03RYT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FN03RYT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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152 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,435 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,535 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,863 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Back box corroded.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Back box corroded.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,445 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,274 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- ns and os wing mirrors cracked
- osf brake pads getting low
- nsf tyre worn on outer edge
- front registration plate cracked
- exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,122 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamps not working
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- bonnet safety catch seized
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- reverse lamps not working
- bonnet safety catch seized
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,990 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- bonnet safety catch seized
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet safety catch seized
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,284 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside door mirror damaged
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,466 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- bonnet safety catch seized
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front exhaust flex corroded
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front exhaust flex corroded
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,343 MI
5 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,343 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,629 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,800 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,980 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
5 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,173 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 5 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,320 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,320 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,505 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,799 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
5 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,847 MI
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FN03RYT was registered on 2003-03-05
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