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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW53AEK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Dec 2023
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 215,208 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 207,246 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 202,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,901 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021 10 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 199,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 193,947 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020 10 Jun 202617 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 193,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,820 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 181,820 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,678 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018 10 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,587 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017 10 Jun 202616 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,873 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,098 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2015 10 Jun 20268 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 147,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014 10 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,718 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,027 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012 10 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 11,174 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011 10 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,270 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 101,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,318 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,492 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,684 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 10 Jun 2026You 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!
SW53AEK was registered on 2003-12-18
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