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SW03OUG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW03OUG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,808 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,967 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front wings rusted
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,672 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,612 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,736 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,130 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 12 Jun 202626 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm punctured/run flat/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- front wheel alignment required
- RADIATOR LEAKING at core
- 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)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,903 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
11 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,920 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,920 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,218 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2014 12 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,577 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013 12 Jun 20263 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,112 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 12 Jun 202612 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,772 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 12 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
29 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,325 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202616 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,629 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2009 12 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,921 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2008 12 Jun 20263 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SW03OUG was registered on 2003-07-25
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