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SW03TGE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW03TGE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2022
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,741 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,720 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,566 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,025 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
- advise : slight play in both front inner steering arms
17 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,521 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 9 Jun 20269 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,586 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,009 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 9 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,271 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,049 MI
9 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,049 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 9 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,236 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
3 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,949 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 9 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,777 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,109 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010 9 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,163 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2009 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,282 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008 9 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,595 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2007 9 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW03TGE was registered on 2003-07-30
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