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OV52YSM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration OV52YSM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 03 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,365 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,862 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014T (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,685 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022 3 Jul 202629 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,507 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,921 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative TOP MOUNTING INSECURE (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,752 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTY PERISHED
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,752 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTY PERISHED
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,253 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORODED
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORODED
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,772 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,465 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016 3 Jul 202621 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,212 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 3 Jul 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,775 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 3 Jul 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,316 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 3 Jul 20264 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,474 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2012 3 Jul 202630 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,770 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2011 3 Jul 202631 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,465 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 3 Jul 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,529 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,529 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,653 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2008 3 Jul 202624 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,692 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
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OV52YSM was registered on 2003-02-13
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