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SW03TDX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW03TDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
8
Passes
5
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,574 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
5 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,574 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,052 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both front tyres bald inner edge
- back box pealing
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,025 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- offside front tyre bald inner edge
- back box pealing
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,016 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,415 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake requires adjustment due to excessive travel
- Offside Front tyre is excessively worn on inner edge advise replacement ASAP
15 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed between splits (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake requires adjustment due to excessive travel
- Offside Front tyre is excessively worn on inner edge advise replacement ASAP
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,672 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,554 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202616 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
17 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,053 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 28,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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SW03TDX was registered on 2003-08-06
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