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WM52BGU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration WM52BGU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
21
Passes
12
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,515 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear shock corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front shock corroded front
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear shock corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front shock corroded front
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,418 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
31 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,418 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,231 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,275 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear exhaust box corrodet
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,164 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear exhaust slightly corroded
- front number plate slightly deteriorated
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested OIL LIGHT STAYS ON (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear exhaust slightly corroded
- front number plate slightly deteriorated
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,820 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021 23 Jun 202627 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,088 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020 23 Jun 202627 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,306 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 23 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,623 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,318 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,655 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,418 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,780 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,780 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,413 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,299 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 23 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,445 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 23 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,368 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,368 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
8 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,898 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2010 23 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,045 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2009 23 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,191 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
13 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,737 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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WM52BGU was registered on 2003-01-21
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