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HT52VHE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration HT52VHE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
9 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,720 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- o/s/r tyre under inflated with nail in centre tread .......
- n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged .......
- engine management warning lamp displayed.......
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,083 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside wing mirror damaged
- Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside wing mirror damaged
- Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,374 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s door mirror assembly damaged …….
8 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s door mirror assembly damaged …….
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,229 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,305 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- n/s and o/s sill damage
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- n/s and o/s sill damage
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018 21 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,106 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's and front passenger's seat tilt levers broken so seats do not tilt Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe (7.1.2)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- O/S mirror loose but not insecure
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's and front passenger's seat tilt levers broken so seats do not tilt Dangerous
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- O/S mirror loose but not insecure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe (7.1.2)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,633 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,707 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 21 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,084 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 21 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,677 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,734 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 21 Jun 202622 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,762 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,802 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 21 Jun 202618 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,006 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010 21 Jun 20268 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,221 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2009 21 Jun 202613 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,338 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2008 21 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,602 MI
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HT52VHE was registered on 2003-02-08
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