# RL03RVC — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check RL03RVC is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1390cc), first registered 2003-06-05. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for RL03RVC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | RL03RVC | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1390cc | | First registered | 2003-06-05 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 10 - Pass rate: 54.55% - Total defects recorded: 86 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-07-11 14:19:34 | PASSED | 141,298 MI | 2018-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-05 12:52:45 | PASSED | 132,479 MI | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-05 09:13:23 | FAILED | 132,479 MI | — | | 2015-07-31 15:27:45 | PASSED | 123,733 MI | 2016-07-30 00:00:00 | | 2015-07-31 09:24:40 | FAILED | 123,733 MI | — | | 2014-07-30 14:59:53 | PASSED | 114,552 MI | 2015-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-29 10:21:51 | FAILED | 114,547 MI | — | | 2013-07-04 13:12:25 | PASSED | 104,035 MI | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-04 11:30:59 | FAILED | 104,035 MI | — | | 2012-07-10 14:51:59 | PASSED | 94,633 MI | 2013-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-10 10:04:49 | FAILED | 94,631 MI | — | | 2011-07-25 17:34:15 | PASSED | 85,173 MI | 2012-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-25 10:49:05 | FAILED | 85,173 MI | — | | 2010-07-19 17:29:42 | PASSED | 75,115 MI | 2011-07-18 00:00:00 | | 2010-07-19 14:56:11 | FAILED | 75,115 MI | — | | 2010-07-14 11:48:42 | FAILED | 75,012 MI | — | | 2009-07-14 17:44:48 | PASSED | 65,679 MI | 2010-07-13 00:00:00 | | 2008-07-02 16:40:37 | PASSED | 56,600 MI | 2009-07-01 00:00:00 | | 2008-07-02 11:15:05 | FAILED | 56,600 MI | — | | 2007-06-06 12:51:36 | PASSED | 44,081 MI | 2008-06-07 00:00:00 | | 2007-06-06 12:51:36 | FAILED | 44,081 MI | — | | 2006-06-08 15:54:18 | PASSED | 30,759 MI | 2007-06-07 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2017-07-11 14:19:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) - ADVISORY: rear exhaust box corroded - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2016-08-05 12:52:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge **2016-08-05 09:13:23 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge - FAIL: Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2015-07-31 15:27:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust corroded - USER ENTERED: engine management light indicates a fault - USER ENTERED: brake warning light on - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2015-07-31 09:24:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - USER ENTERED: engine management light indicates a fault - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust corroded - USER ENTERED: brake warning light on - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2014-07-30 14:59:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust box corroding **2014-07-29 10:21:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust box corroding **2013-07-04 13:12:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2013-07-04 11:30:59 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) **2012-07-10 10:04:49 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: engine warning lamp on **2011-07-25 17:34:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - USER ENTERED: engine management light on **2011-07-25 10:49:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) - USER ENTERED: engine management light on **2010-07-19 14:56:11 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust silencer corroded - USER ENTERED: rear brake discs corroded **2010-07-14 11:48:42 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) - USER ENTERED: n/s rear seat belt not fully tested baby seat fitted - USER ENTERED: n/s front tyre worn on inner edge - USER ENTERED: n/s rear axle mounting bush in poor condition **2008-07-02 16:40:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) **2008-07-02 11:15:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) - USER ENTERED: engine oil level low **2007-06-06 12:51:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: Engine noisey **2007-06-06 12:51:36 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - USER ENTERED: Engine noisey ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for RL03RVC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RL03RVC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.