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OU03LZX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU03LZX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 241,745 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 241,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 238,075 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (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))
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 232,735 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2024 3 Jul 202620 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 232,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 223,539 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2023 3 Jul 202612 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 213,365 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022 3 Jul 202611 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 213,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 206,048 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 206,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 199,854 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020 3 Jul 202615 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,561 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 3 Jul 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,570 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018 3 Jul 202610 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 179,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 167,510 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,407 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,054 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 3 Jul 202617 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,796 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013 3 Jul 202616 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,929 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,929 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,916 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011 3 Jul 202619 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
28 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,952 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,952 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,493 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,493 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,607 MI
3 Jul 202621 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,607 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2008 3 Jul 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,315 MI
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OU03LZX was registered on 2003-05-19
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