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SW53ADX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW53ADX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,163 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2025Advisory 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))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,356 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024 10 Jun 20268 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,356 MI
10 Jun 202610 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,478 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023 10 Jun 20268 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,493 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022 10 Jun 202611 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,711 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021 10 Jun 202619 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,514 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,812 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust heat shield loose but still secure
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,247 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 10 Jun 202619 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both patterns[try bulbs] (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,531 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 10 Jun 20269 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,445 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,797 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202610 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,876 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,775 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,119 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 10 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,255 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 10 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- 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)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,235 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,235 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,217 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,890 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 10 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 12,583 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,583 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53ADX was registered on 2003-10-28
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