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SC03SCV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC03SCV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
21
Passes
14
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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111 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,430 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027 11 Jun 202614 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 109,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- rear axel coroded
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- rear axel coroded
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE SMOKE ON CAT TEST (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS LOCATIONS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged INSECURE
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER SHOULDER 165/70/14
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- EML LIGHT ON /NOT TESTABLE TILL 1.07.03
21 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,998 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Excessive (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Engine management light illuminated
- Rear Axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,172 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion present underside of vehicle
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,551 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front outer brake pad slight damage
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,609 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
22 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,709 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2021 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,956 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,063 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind
28 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,140 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,530 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,255 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,324 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,994 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,660 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,673 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,458 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,815 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,266 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,756 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,756 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,220 MI
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SC03SCV was registered on 2003-06-26
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