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SW53ACX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW53ACX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,872 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,506 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,012 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,801 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,613 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,613 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,228 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,006 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,354 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres are wearing in the inner thread
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres are wearing in the inner thread
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,319 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,551 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
5 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,697 MI
10 Jun 20265 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,697 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 10 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,151 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,976 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 10 Jun 20266 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,127 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,640 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,102 MI
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SW53ACX was registered on 2003-10-30
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