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OU03NVF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OU03NVF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,547 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 152,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,810 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025 1 Jul 20266 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,810 MI
1 Jul 202616 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,845 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,447 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,858 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced inside (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021 1 Jul 202627 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,937 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,937 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,620 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,346 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,695 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r caliper slightly sticking
- exhaust outer skin corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- slight movement in n/s/r bearing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,443 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,565 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015 1 Jul 20263 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,565 MI
1 Jul 20264 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,522 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014 1 Jul 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,537 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013 1 Jul 202617 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,188 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 1 Jul 202613 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,414 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 1 Jul 202610 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,041 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 1 Jul 202627 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,317 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009 1 Jul 20269 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,799 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2008 1 Jul 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,584 MI
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OU03NVF was registered on 2003-04-11
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