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SD03WLC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SD03WLC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
29 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned wrong side fitted (2.1.3 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders 165 60 14
- service light on dash
- advise corrosion on whole underside of vehicle
- rear brake discs slightly corroded
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,173 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,757 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024 18 Jun 202612 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,677 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023 18 Jun 202623 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,770 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight blow at exhaust front join
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight blow at exhaust front join
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,897 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021 18 Jun 202622 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,979 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020 18 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,096 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 18 Jun 20262 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,348 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,650 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,088 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,807 MI
18 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,807 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 18 Jun 202612 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,142 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,060 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 18 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,845 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2012 18 Jun 20264 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 14 May 2011 18 Jun 202615 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,691 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2010 18 Jun 20269 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,196 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,326 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2008 18 Jun 202628 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,832 MI
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SD03WLC was registered on 2003-05-06
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