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SW03EUA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW03EUA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)
12 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam patern (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam patern (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,748 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,020 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,051 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,731 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,830 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,197 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
31 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,197 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,162 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,708 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,721 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2008 11 Jun 20263 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,107 MI
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SW03EUA was registered on 2003-05-16
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