SM03ZJU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
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Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 08 November 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,640 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine oil low
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,325 mi
Expires: 20 November 2018
Failed - 20 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,323 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 21 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,983 mi
Expires: 20 November 2017
Passed - 29 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,241 mi
Expires: 05 October 2016
Passed - 06 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,176 mi
Expires: 05 October 2015
Failed - 03 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,167 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 24 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,407 mi
Expires: 08 July 2014
Failed - 24 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,407 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 25 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,834 mi
Expires: 08 July 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Failed - 25 June 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,834 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Passed - 06 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,322 mi
Expires: 08 July 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,322 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,798 mi
Expires: 08 July 2011
Failed - 05 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,798 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 30 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,462 mi
Expires: 08 July 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 30 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,462 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 24 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,583 mi
Expires: 08 July 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 09 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,908 mi
Expires: 08 July 2008
Passed - 04 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,302 mi
Expires: 03 July 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM03ZJU?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SM03ZJU?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of SM03ZJU?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1200cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM03ZJU?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.