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SC53GHB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SC53GHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 236,438 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear silencer deteriorated.
23 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 236,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer deteriorated.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 232,917 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 232,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 227,742 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- pad warning on
- eml on
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 227,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- pad warning on
- eml on
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 224,464 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- center & rear silencers deteriorated.
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 218,301 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- centre & rear silencers deteriorated.
- eml on
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
28 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 218,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- centre & rear silencers deteriorated.
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 211,161 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 200,527 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 200,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 186,733 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 186,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 173,228 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 173,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 148,490 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 148,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,473 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 119,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,916 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 12 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,913 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2009 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,076 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2008 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,919 MI
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SC53GHB was registered on 2003-12-17
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