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MT03WTL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration MT03WTL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,822 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- exhaust system deteriorated
14 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,331 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
5 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,326 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
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,158 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
4 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,705 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear - and pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear - and pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,463 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,949 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,167 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,471 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 19 Jun 202614 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,736 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,267 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,878 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,851 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 19 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013 19 Jun 202616 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,115 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 19 Jun 202626 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,404 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 19 Jun 202612 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,543 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 19 Jun 20269 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,697 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2009 19 Jun 202612 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,225 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 19 Jun 202617 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,296 MI
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MT03WTL was registered on 2003-06-11
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