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SW03JUK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration SW03JUK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
19
Passes
16
Failures
54.29%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
15 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,041 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2026 15 Jun 202615 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 140,041 MI
15 Jun 202616 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,909 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025 15 Jun 202626 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,158 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024 15 Jun 202626 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,504 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023 15 Jun 20263 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,504 MI
15 Jun 202620 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,203 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexie (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,414 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,727 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 15 Jun 20269 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,329 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,179 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2018 15 Jun 20263 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,198 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017 15 Jun 20265 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,795 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 15 Jun 202614 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 109,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,221 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
12 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,039 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,039 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,171 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
30 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 15 Jun 20264 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,194 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,194 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,625 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,025 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2009 15 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,298 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2007 15 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 8,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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SW03JUK was registered on 2003-06-12
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