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SW03LMJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW03LMJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
9
Passes
5
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
2 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,705 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,663 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,157 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,912 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,912 MI
11 Jun 202614 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,088 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,303 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,333 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,941 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,059 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW03LMJ was registered on 2003-07-29
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