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OV53UYN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration OV53UYN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,179 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025 2 Jul 202625 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,784 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,784 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,952 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023 2 Jul 202620 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 / 60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,944 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,610 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,590 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 2 Jul 202615 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,590 MI
2 Jul 202616 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,385 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 2 Jul 202621 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,135 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,028 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,769 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 2 Jul 202613 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,879 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,051 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 2 Jul 202614 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
21 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,292 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 2 Jul 202618 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,172 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 2 Jul 20269 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,249 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,367 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,062 MI
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OV53UYN was registered on 2003-11-01
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