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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV03VMP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 100,098 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 99,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,228 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,050 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle and lower suspension has surface rust
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly inbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,558 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy inner edge but raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear lower suspension has surface rust
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly detioriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly detioriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,342 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,739 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn heavy on very edges of tyres
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective detioriated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective detioriated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,400 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavy on edges
- slight oil residue underside
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,547 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,192 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
- both front tyres worn low edges
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,974 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,137 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nail in n/s/rear tyre
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,858 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,401 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 1 Jul 202621 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,758 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 1 Jul 202621 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,624 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 1 Jul 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,813 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 1 Jul 202619 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,575 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,724 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 1 Jul 202617 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,288 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2008 1 Jul 202622 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,341 MI
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OV03VMP was registered on 2003-05-21
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