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SW03OTX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW03OTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,446 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak @ radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,802 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail also in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,525 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,394 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded, no leak present
16 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded, no leak present
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
13 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,276 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low main (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,730 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017 12 Jun 20262 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,537 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
28 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,574 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,100 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,023 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,046 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,855 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 12 Jun 202624 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,884 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 12 Jun 202622 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,995 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 12 Jun 202619 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,995 MI
12 Jun 20261 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,343 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008 12 Jun 202631 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,588 MI
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SW03OTX was registered on 2003-07-25
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