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OV53VEA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VEA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
31 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,819 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 6 Jul 202620 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,015 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019 6 Jul 202617 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,566 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018 6 Jul 202617 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BOTH UPPER REAR SIDELIGHTS INOP. (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt WEBBING FRAYED ON OUTER EDGE BADLY. (5.2.2a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,204 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT BUSH BROKEN (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE EMPTY (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,364 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken / leaking (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,435 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory 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)
12 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 128,435 MI
Advisory 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)
19 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,947 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,457 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013 6 Jul 202619 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,710 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 6 Jul 20261 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,811 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 6 Jul 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,684 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 6 Jul 202616 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,837 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,623 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2008 6 Jul 202614 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,064 MI
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OV53VEA was registered on 2003-10-25
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