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HT52EPF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration HT52EPF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
18
Passes
14
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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139 Total Defects Recorded
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,944 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Damaged, but not likely to cause injury
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Damaged, but not likely to cause injury
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,356 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022 20 Jun 202610 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,147 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,930 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hole in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hole in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,690 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
19 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,366 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018 20 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering fluid level below minimum n/s of rack leaking (2.3.1)
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,266 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
4 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,469 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box rusty
- n/s/f abs wire rubbing on tyre
- both rear bump stops broken
- both rear bump stops broken
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear bump stops broken
- rear exhaust box rusty
- n/s/f abs wire rubbing on tyre
- both rear bump stops broken
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,364 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,178 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
30 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,949 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014 20 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,801 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013 20 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,244 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,913 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011 20 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
1 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,350 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2010 20 Jun 202623 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,740 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,452 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008 20 Jun 202620 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,898 MI
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HT52EPF was registered on 2003-01-24
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