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SW53KXC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53KXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,164 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,851 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- rear axle corroded
- exhaust back box corroded
- brake pad warning light on
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- rear axle corroded
- exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,579 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202618 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
20 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,537 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202620 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 144,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,692 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 137,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,526 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 122,550 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,990 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,528 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,154 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,297 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 92,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
8 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,546 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,593 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53KXC was registered on 2003-12-23
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