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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS03LXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 08 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,122 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,941 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not operating correctly very slow in operation (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,817 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))
- EXHAUST WEAK
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))
- EXHAUST WEAK
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,573 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear Exhaust Box Weak
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear Exhaust Box Weak
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,227 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,227 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,881 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear washers inop
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,726 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202619 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,254 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- oil sump damaged.
- exhaust rear box back outer skin corroded.
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,880 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 7 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,820 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,045 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,834 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 7 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,055 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,055 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,857 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 7 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,022 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,540 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010 7 Jun 202611 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
19 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,710 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2009 7 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,600 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2008 7 Jun 202620 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,251 MI
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LS03LXC was registered on 2003-05-14
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