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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS03XYZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,899 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front front seat backrest cannot be tilted for passenger release
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,193 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front seat backrest cannot be tilted for passenger release
1 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front seat backrest cannot be tilted for passenger release
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,453 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,482 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- ANTI-FREEZE LEAK FROM RADIATOR N/S LOWER
- Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED
- Central EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative AUDIBLE WARNING ONLY (4.9.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,482 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED
- Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CASING CORRODED
- ANTI-FREEZE LEAK FROM RADIATOR N/S LOWER
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative AUDIBLE WARNING ONLY (4.9.1 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,679 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- ANTI-FREEZE MINOR LEAK FROM RAD/HOSE
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT DETERIORATED
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT DETERIORATED
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ANTI-FREEZE MINOR LEAK FROM RAD/HOSE
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,130 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR AXLE BUSH BONDING PERISHED
- VISUAL INDICATOR TELL TALE INOP. BUT AUDIBLE WORKING FOR OFFSIDE INDICATOR
- Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY DISTORTED
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH ATTACHMENT POINTS BOTH DETACHED (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH UPPER ATTACHMENT POINT DETACHED (2.4.G.2)
- REAR AXLE BUSH BONDING PERISHED
- Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY DISTORTED
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,135 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- eml
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,289 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake has a slight bind
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,832 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,648 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 6 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,687 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,758 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,758 MI
6 Jun 202626 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,383 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,383 MI
6 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,996 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,720 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202612 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,909 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2008 6 Jun 202619 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,689 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2007 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS03XYZ was registered on 2003-05-16
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