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SC53GGA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC53GGA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
13
Passes
3
Failures
81.25%
Pass Rate
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33 Total Defects Recorded
6 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake lever has travel
- parking brake lever has slight travel
- bonnet safety catch seized
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- servo pipe is not standard, rubber hose used instead
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,595 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,379 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 12 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,872 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017 12 Jun 202620 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,151 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202628 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,397 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
28 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,376 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,024 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013 12 Jun 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,490 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202627 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,463 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,500 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,888 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,610 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,040 MI
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SC53GGA was registered on 2003-12-05
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