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SL53FJC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FJC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,950 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,882 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,547 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.54 (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1098 (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,030 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,060 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp split (7.1.2)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,290 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,835 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,629 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,196 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,588 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,568 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,310 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 10,857 MI
11 Jun 20263 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,857 MI
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SL53FJC was registered on 2003-09-01
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