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SH03FEJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SH03FEJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,205 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,205 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,998 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Both inner cv boots missing outer clip
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,729 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box deteriorated
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,446 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,009 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,426 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20263 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,983 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,099 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
29 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,464 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
29 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,288 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,952 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,425 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,593 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 11 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,244 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202619 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,023 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 56,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,685 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2007 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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SH03FEJ was registered on 2003-05-14
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