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OV52WNJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV52WNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
14
Passes
13
Failures
51.85%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,456 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
- Central Exhaust joint leaking
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust joint leaking
- Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,680 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Near side dipped beam projected beam image poor
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Near side dipped beam projected beam image poor
- Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
6 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,384 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,296 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- play in steering
- front tyres worn on edges
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,884 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in steering
- o/s/r upper side light inop
26 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in steering
- o/s/r upper side light inop
29 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,892 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
26 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,684 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,005 MI
28 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,005 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014 28 Jun 20267 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,856 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2013 28 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,902 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,902 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,813 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011 28 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,899 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,185 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,566 MI
28 Jun 20266 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,566 MI
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OV52WNJ was registered on 2003-01-21
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