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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OU03OBR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 30 Mar 2021
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,679 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021 4 Jul 202625 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,184 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 4 Jul 20267 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards are on the brake light flashes (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front cv joint gator starting to perish and split
- nearside front cv joint gator starting to perish and split
- exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,223 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault ABS LAMP (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,848 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
- wiper blades don't clear screen well
- washer pipe leaking
- exhaust rear box outer shell in poor condition
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,973 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak around engine
- Suspension coil springs corroded
- Exhaust centre & rear sections corroded
29 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust centre & rear sections corroded
- Suspension coil springs corroded
- Oil leak around engine
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,656 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016 4 Jul 202626 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,508 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015 4 Jul 20266 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,509 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 4 Jul 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,403 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,381 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 4 Jul 20264 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,967 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011 4 Jul 20261 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,025 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2010 4 Jul 202610 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,892 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2009 4 Jul 202616 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,058 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,608 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2007 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU03OBR was registered on 2003-03-14
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