# SB03FHT — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

SB03FHT is a Red VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2003-05-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SB03FHT — 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 | SB03FHT |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1198cc |
| First registered | 2003-05-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-09-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 71.43%
- Total defects recorded: 47

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-04 14:55:14 | PASSED | 124,222 MI | 2021-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2020-07-28 12:43:47 | FAILED | 124,220 MI | — |
| 2019-06-27 08:52:36 | PASSED | 120,943 MI | 2020-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-27 11:14:41 | PASSED | 117,218 MI | 2019-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2017-06-27 09:57:20 | PASSED | 114,616 MI | 2018-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-17 13:47:40 | PASSED | 111,444 MI | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-16 09:26:42 | FAILED | 111,440 MI | — |
| 2015-06-20 11:38:30 | PASSED | 108,021 MI | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-10 12:00:20 | PASSED | 105,035 MI | 2015-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-05 12:55:37 | PASSED | 101,292 MI | 2014-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-05 12:55:37 | FAILED | 101,292 MI | — |
| 2012-06-28 17:01:35 | PASSED | 92,710 MI | 2013-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-14 10:59:59 | PASSED | 78,049 MI | 2012-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2010-04-08 17:44:31 | PASSED | 71,671 MI | 2011-04-09 00:00:00 |
| 2009-04-10 12:03:15 | PASSED | 61,699 MI | 2010-04-09 00:00:00 |
| 2008-04-04 16:24:22 | PASSED | 50,175 MI | 2009-04-05 00:00:00 |
| 2008-04-04 09:37:05 | FAILED | 50,175 MI | — |
| 2007-03-12 10:11:40 | PASSED | 39,201 MI | 2008-04-05 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-08 10:22:11 | FAILED | 39,174 MI | — |
| 2006-04-06 11:50:44 | FAILED | 28,713 MI | — |
| 2006-04-06 11:50:44 | PASSED | 28,713 MI | 2007-04-05 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-09-04 14:55:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: front exhaust flexi deteriorated
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2020-07-28 12:43:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi deteriorated
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2019-06-27 08:52:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: suspensions soft
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi is in poor condition
- ADVISORY: Offside sill very corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2018-06-27 11:14:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear both shock absorbers corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

**2016-06-17 13:47:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

**2016-06-16 09:26:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: washer pipe leaking water
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2015-06-20 11:38:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2013-07-05 12:55:37 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

**2012-06-28 17:01:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2010-04-08 17:44:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2008-04-04 09:37:05 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2007-03-08 10:22:11 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2006-04-06 11:50:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

**2006-04-06 11:50:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SB03FHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SB03FHT. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
