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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW53BFY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 18 Dec 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,160 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- hand brake travel
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,564 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,272 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,386 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM MIDDLE, (7.1.2)
12 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM MIDDLE, (7.1.2)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,621 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded.Undertrays fitted.
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,131 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,180 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,345 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,662 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,270 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,703 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,817 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,817 MI
11 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,793 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,899 MI
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SW53BFY was registered on 2003-12-24
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