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SW03CUV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration SW03CUV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,969 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,660 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,941 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,401 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,889 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,822 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,673 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,710 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlamp mounting is damaged
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,872 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,246 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,266 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,757 MI
11 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,757 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 11 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,692 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,631 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,631 MI
11 Jun 202618 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,101 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2010Advisory 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)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,859 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 12,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,488 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,270 MI
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SW03CUV was registered on 2003-04-30
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