free car check
SW03OUK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW03OUK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
⚠️
57 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill ...holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda and co... high (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both front wings ..holed n/s ..corrosion o/s
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,652 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear silencer outer skin loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,570 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,787 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2022 12 Jun 202619 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,270 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021 12 Jun 202612 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,984 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020 12 Jun 202629 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,823 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,478 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,104 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,416 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,316 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,383 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,805 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,695 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,218 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 12 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,102 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 12 Jun 20263 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,948 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2009 12 Jun 202629 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,870 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 12 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,368 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 12 Jun 202630 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW03OUK was registered on 2003-08-29
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.