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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV03BLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,772 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,837 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 27 Jun 202624 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,167 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,300 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front sidelight dim
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder
- Offside Front shock absorber starting to leak
- Nearside Front shock absorber has a misting of oil
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light on
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder
- Offside Front shock absorber starting to leak
- Nearside Front sidelight dim
- Nearside Front shock absorber has a misting of oil
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,782 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 27 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,855 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 27 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,066 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 27 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,316 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 27 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,544 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 27 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
7 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,920 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,245 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,880 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009 27 Jun 202612 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
4 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,194 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2008 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,864 MI
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OV03BLX was registered on 2003-04-25
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