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SW03OTY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration SW03OTY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,341 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,227 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,822 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,618 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- mil lights on the dash
- various suspension braking and steering components have coroded
- n/s/f subframe is damaged
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- mil lights on the dash
- various suspension braking and steering components have coroded
- n/s/f subframe is damaged
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,051 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,578 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,618 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,509 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,195 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,070 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,261 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,183 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,113 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2008 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,298 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2007 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 12,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
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SW03OTY was registered on 2003-08-01
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