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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SC03KHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 19 Dec 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,275 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,767 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,725 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- exhaust is fowling front subframe
- engine lamp on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- exhaust is fowling front subframe
- engine lamp on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,076 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
14 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 54,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front 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))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 54,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,410 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,815 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,660 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,307 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019 14 Jun 202612 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 33,307 MI
14 Jun 202630 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,828 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 29,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
21 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,041 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,046 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 14 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,372 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,054 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 14 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,532 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 14 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,172 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 14 Jun 202611 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 20,172 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)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,831 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,753 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,124 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,394 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 14 Jun 202619 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,045 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2007 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SC03KHA was registered on 2003-06-24
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