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SW53KXU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW53KXU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 33,180 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front SUMP CORRORED
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 33,180 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front SUMP CORRORED
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 31,089 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 31,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 31,023 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- underbody heavily underseal front and rear
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 30,736 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- underside of vehicle very rusty
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 30,367 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 30,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 30,095 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 30,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe has a hole (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 29,871 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 29,139 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 29,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded nsf pipe that runs along chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 28,544 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,715 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall
- both rear tyres on 2mm
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 27,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall
- both rear tyres on 2mm
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,900 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016 12 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 25,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,603 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,137 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,588 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,692 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,896 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 17,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,980 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,161 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 13,161 MI
12 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,993 MI
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SW53KXU was registered on 2003-12-23
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