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SC52OCU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SC52OCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 26 Apr 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,724 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Silencer outer skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,817 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Silencer outer skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust back box casing corroded
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lid shock worn wont stay up in correct position (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust back box casing corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lid shock worn wont stay up in correct position (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury tailgate shocks worn not staying in upright position (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,498 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,382 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside o/s steering gaitor wet , advise getting it checked out properly
- Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,384 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,790 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,412 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,982 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,982 MI
11 Jun 20262 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,470 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,470 MI
11 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,947 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,707 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
16 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,886 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
16 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,438 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,121 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,840 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,988 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,372 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,817 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2007 11 Jun 202617 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,817 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)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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SC52OCU was registered on 2003-02-18
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