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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration WM52BGF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 30 Oct 2018
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,736 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fitted upside down (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear exhaust corroded
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,546 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 15,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,266 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 146,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,565 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 136,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,738 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
1 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,334 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
27 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
29 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,040 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 23 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,334 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,768 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 64,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,519 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 37,850 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2007 23 Jun 202628 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 37,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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WM52BGF was registered on 2003-01-09
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