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SH03FDF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SH03FDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,037 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,962 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,216 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,268 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,268 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,380 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,434 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,060 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,057 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,937 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r h/brake low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,159 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,826 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,558 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
23 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,573 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,573 MI
11 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,574 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,963 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,575 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,384 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,701 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202627 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,275 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009 11 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
23 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,144 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2008 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,144 MI
11 Jun 202624 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,892 MI
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SH03FDF was registered on 2003-05-13
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