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HT03RFJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration HT03RFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- 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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73 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,547 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- offside indicator tell tale light output low
25 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,772 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,402 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Washer pipe leaking
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,275 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,252 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,968 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,650 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexible section. (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm, wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp corroded apart. (7.1.1)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both have gone white (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexible section. (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm, wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,479 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 6 Jul 20264 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,520 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,286 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,036 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 6 Jul 20264 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,843 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013Advisory 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,230 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
5 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,790 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 6 Jul 202620 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,517 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010 6 Jul 202620 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,517 MI
6 Jul 202614 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,989 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 6 Jul 202610 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,968 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008 6 Jul 20263 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,851 MI
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HT03RFJ was registered on 2003-07-23
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