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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL03FRJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,320 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,320 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,766 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025 18 Jun 202614 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,515 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024 18 Jun 20264 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,008 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,817 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,307 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,253 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,253 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,733 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,964 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018 18 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,935 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,053 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,675 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015 18 Jun 202628 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,705 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,763 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013 18 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,761 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 18 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,367 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2010 18 Jun 202615 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,568 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2009 18 Jun 202620 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 3,350 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2008 18 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 2,258 MI
18 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 2,258 MI
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SL03FRJ was registered on 2003-04-25
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