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SW53FTO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FTO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
15
Passes
13
Failures
53.57%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both shocker covers loose
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,245 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocker covers loose
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocker covers loose
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,366 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocker covers loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocker covers loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019 13 Jun 202623 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,143 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,071 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,136 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,811 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,118 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,981 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202623 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,754 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 13 Jun 202611 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 116,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 102,211 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010 13 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 88,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,898 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,898 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,120 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,828 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 43,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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SW53FTO was registered on 2003-12-05
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