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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OU03SWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,370 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018 30 Jun 202612 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,189 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,610 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,430 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 30 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,259 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 30 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,799 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 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)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,596 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,616 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 30 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
22 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,108 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,545 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 30 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,545 MI
30 Jun 202613 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,366 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU03SWJ was registered on 2003-03-13
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