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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW03DHV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 05 Aug 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,498 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted covering some underside components
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- under trays fitted covering some underside components
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,981 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018 9 Jun 20263 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,202 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017 9 Jun 202630 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,235 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,029 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,886 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 9 Jun 202613 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,625 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 9 Jun 202623 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,039 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 9 Jun 202619 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,589 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 9 Jun 202617 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 83,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,528 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2010 9 Jun 20262 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,528 MI
9 Jun 20263 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,138 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2009 9 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,054 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 9 Jun 202612 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,920 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2007 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW03DHV was registered on 2003-05-16
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