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OU03OBD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OU03OBD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
10 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,895 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021 4 Jul 202626 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,263 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,755 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,631 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Rear suspension beam corroded
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,033 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,033 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,346 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 4 Jul 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,691 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 4 Jul 202628 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,324 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,958 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 4 Jul 202621 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,530 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 4 Jul 20262 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,530 MI
4 Jul 202611 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,575 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010 4 Jul 202613 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,049 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 4 Jul 20269 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,891 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2008Advisory 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)
16 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,641 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2007 4 Jul 202616 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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OU03OBD was registered on 2003-03-14
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