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SW03LMK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW03LMK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,750 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- cracks in all 4 tyres
- corrosion/wear on rear exhaust
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- cracks in all 4 tyres
- corrosion/wear on rear exhaust
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,293 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,610 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,623 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding
27 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding
- Nearside Front Tyre worn to limit
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside front lower suspension arm [rearward ]mounting bushes deteriorated near to legal limit recommend early renewal
- fuel cap seal deteriorated near to legal limit
- evidence of nearside rear brake overheating recommend further investigation
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,156 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
- cover tray fitted aN ENGINE BAY AND UNDER THE BODY
- rear exhaust box slightly corroded
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
19 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,156 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- cover tray fitted aN ENGINE BAY AND UNDER THE BODY
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- rear exhaust box slightly corroded
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,458 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,337 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,753 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015 11 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,553 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202622 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,886 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,862 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,862 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,992 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,031 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,639 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,639 MI
11 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,879 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
21 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,926 MI
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SW03LMK was registered on 2003-06-30
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