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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GL03EHW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,479 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026 5 Jul 202610 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Linkage or motor siezed (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,855 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,321 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,921 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,849 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,566 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,582 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020 5 Jul 20263 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,094 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,705 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- advise tracking adjustment.
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,277 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,814 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 5 Jul 202611 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,814 MI
5 Jul 202612 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,998 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 5 Jul 202610 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,829 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014 5 Jul 202610 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,829 MI
5 Jul 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,403 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 5 Jul 202612 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,387 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 5 Jul 202612 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,456 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,934 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 5 Jul 202614 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,092 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,923 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2008 5 Jul 202612 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,782 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2007 5 Jul 202612 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,782 MI
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GL03EHW was registered on 2003-05-23
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