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SC03ENU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SC03ENU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,579 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- brake pad warning light on
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- brake pad warning light on
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning sensor illuminated. Brake pad wear satisfactory
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod rod steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator outer front brake pads appear satisfactory (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod rod steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm approx and tyre compound badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,120 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,127 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 10 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,127 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
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,168 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Brake pad warning light on (pads ok)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear exhaust deteriorated
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,220 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,664 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Engine management warning light on
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,120 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Steel exposed. (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,566 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on edge
- play in steering rack inner joints
- engine management light on
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,846 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,065 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,177 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,324 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,364 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,957 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 10 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,957 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)
10 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,040 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010 10 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,891 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,562 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 10 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,359 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2008 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,622 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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SC03ENU was registered on 2003-06-16
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