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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SC53PYY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,216 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019 13 Jun 20268 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,555 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018 13 Jun 20265 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,283 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017 13 Jun 20264 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,460 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 13 Jun 20266 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,351 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,012 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 13 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,265 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,590 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,048 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,040 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,068 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,812 MI
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SC53PYY was registered on 2003-12-17
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