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OV03FSX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV03FSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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146 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,567 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Outer sill corroded
- Offside Front Floor corroded
- Nearside Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Front Floor corroded
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 181,567 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Outer sill corroded
- Offside Front Floor corroded
- Nearside Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Front Floor corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,386 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wing corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,386 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wing corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,082 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
23 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,838 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,838 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,219 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
21 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,900 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,843 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,537 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,537 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,676 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,725 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
21 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 120,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,639 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2013 4 Jul 202620 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,619 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,114 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,114 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
8 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,274 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010 4 Jul 20268 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,274 MI
4 Jul 20269 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,990 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009 4 Jul 202611 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,777 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2008 4 Jul 202622 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,838 MI
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OV03FSX was registered on 2003-06-23
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