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SW53FTZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FTZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 25 May 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,646 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake pad wear indicator lamp on
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 156,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake pad wear indicator lamp on
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,462 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016 13 Jun 202618 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 148,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,644 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,075 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2014 13 Jun 202622 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 115,696 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,696 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,057 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
18 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,085 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2011 13 Jun 202611 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,520 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 13 Jun 20261 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,449 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,605 MI
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SW53FTZ was registered on 2003-12-19
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