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MH03WLJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration MH03WLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,035 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- park brake lever has little reserve travel
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,997 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,121 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,472 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,936 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Indicator tell tale light dim
- unable to see all steering parts under trays fitted
- oil leaking from engine
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine under tray insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaking from engine
- unable to see all steering parts under trays fitted
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,824 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 16 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,025 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,294 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,192 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 16 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,884 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,726 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,037 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2009 16 Jun 20265 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,373 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2008 16 Jun 202623 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,493 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2007 16 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MH03WLJ was registered on 2003-06-05
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