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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW53KXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid join (7.1.2)
- nearside rear tyre low
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- front discs corrodded
- both front suspension arm bushes fully fitted
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,769 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake vibration nearside rear
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- slight brake bind nearside rear
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- brake vibration nearside rear
- engine management light is on
- slight brake bind nearside rear
- offside indicator tell tale flickers instead of flashing as normal
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,206 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,206 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,129 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,172 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,655 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2014 12 Jun 20263 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,402 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,391 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,030 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,030 MI
12 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,117 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2008 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,664 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2007 12 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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SW53KXK was registered on 2003-12-29
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