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OV03YVL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration OV03YVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern very weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,490 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
30 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,931 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,323 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
7 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,402 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,859 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside wiper blade split
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
2 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,872 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,872 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,024 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 5 Jul 20265 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,321 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,832 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
22 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
9 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,649 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 5 Jul 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,213 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 5 Jul 20267 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,255 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011 5 Jul 20265 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,628 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 5 Jul 202617 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,183 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009 5 Jul 202619 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,918 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2008 5 Jul 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,918 MI
5 Jul 202616 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,542 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2007 5 Jul 202616 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,542 MI
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OV03YVL was registered on 2003-07-01
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