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OV03VNL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV03VNL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
17
Passes
14
Failures
54.84%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,845 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023 30 Jun 202631 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,942 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- front exhaust pipe clamp corroded split front exhaust pipe blowing rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- front exhaust pipe clamp corroded split front exhaust pipe blowing rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,643 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Tyre obviously under inflated both rear and osf (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,192 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,192 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,062 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front handbrake has little reserve travel
12 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front handbrake has little reserve travel
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,726 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front flexible exhaust pipe minor leak of exhaust gases
- Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,726 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working
- Front flexible exhaust pipe minor leak of exhaust gases
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,712 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 30 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,498 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,498 MI
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,441 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,441 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,942 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 30 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,572 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 30 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
26 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,307 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,105 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 30 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,265 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2010 30 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
8 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,959 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2009 30 Jun 20268 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,959 MI
30 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,212 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2008 30 Jun 202625 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,415 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 30 Jun 202623 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
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OV03VNL was registered on 2003-05-29
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