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OV03BSY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration OV03BSY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR slower respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,100 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bumpstops deteriorated
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti roll bar fouling subframe
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bumpstops deteriorated
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Anti roll bar fouling subframe
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,022 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust Rusty
19 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) 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
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,446 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- tyre sidewall damaged
- rear exhaust in poor condition
- under trays fitted obscuring testable items
14 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring testable items
- Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- rear exhaust in poor condition
- tyre sidewall damaged
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,593 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front X2 WIPERS POOR
- Front Oil leak ()
- Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)
- Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,183 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- a bulb inop in the rear screen stop lamp
- rear tyres have perished side walls
- rear exhaust corroded
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,793 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 27 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
4 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,889 MI
27 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,889 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 27 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,414 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,042 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,147 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 27 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,754 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2011 27 Jun 202631 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,232 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 27 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,522 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 27 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,998 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,262 MI
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OV03BSY was registered on 2003-04-18
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