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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OU53NGE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expired 11 Sep 2021
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,261 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground wiring hanging under radiator/ front bumper (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak bottom left of radiator ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,289 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- oil fouling
7 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,289 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil fouling
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,444 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both side front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both side front disc & pads low (worn)
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,839 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light illuminated
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
- rear exhaust box corroded
6 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,839 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- engine management light illuminated
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,674 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
26 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
9 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,895 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 29 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,018 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015 29 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 29 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,889 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013 29 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,619 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 29 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,160 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011 29 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,805 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 29 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,411 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 29 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,972 MI
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OU53NGE was registered on 2003-09-01
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