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HT03HYX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration HT03HYX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Central Front Coolant leak Dripping continuously ()
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,392 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,727 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,849 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,892 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn excessively on edge / cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessive wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,625 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,316 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,999 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018 23 Jun 202614 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,995 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)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,852 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2016 23 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,852 MI
23 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,013 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,088 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,495 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 23 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,906 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012 23 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,817 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,308 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2010 23 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,308 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 bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,783 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,774 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008 23 Jun 202615 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,008 MI
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HT03HYX was registered on 2003-06-19
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