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OU03OTV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OU03OTV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 16 Jul 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,008 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,768 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,368 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,165 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023 4 Jul 20268 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,963 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,202 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust backbox corroded
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust backbox corroded
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,627 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Fuel filter corroded
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,586 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,299 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,809 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
20 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,809 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,279 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- child seat fitted
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (as-marked) (2.4.G.2)
23 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- child seat fitted
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (as-marked) (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,062 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,142 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 4 Jul 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,162 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,549 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 4 Jul 202622 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,818 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,349 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,257 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,206 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2008 4 Jul 202629 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,511 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU03OTV was registered on 2003-04-14
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