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SW03CVU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW03CVU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,718 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,398 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202625 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,785 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
29 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,785 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,796 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,091 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,477 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,557 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
15 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,364 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2011 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,486 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,369 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2009 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,877 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2008 11 Jun 20268 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,710 MI
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SW03CVU was registered on 2003-04-30
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