OU03WRZ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO

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Vehicle Overview

Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Model

POLO

Colour

Red

Year

2003

First Registered

May 2003

First Used

09 May 2003

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1390 cc

Engine Size

1390 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

156 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

February 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

10/07/2013

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 20 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 146,613 mi

Expires: 19 March 2026

Advisories: 1

Failed - 11 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 146,607 mi

Major: 5 Minors: 3 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory EML LIGHT ON

Passed - 09 March 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 141,102 mi

Expires: 08 March 2025

Minors: 2 Advisories: 1

Failed - 24 February 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 141,073 mi

Major: 9 Minors: 2 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Brake performance unable to be tested due to snapped coil spring (1.2.1 (g))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wish bone ush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Major Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Major Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Passed - 15 February 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 135,776 mi

Expires: 28 February 2024

Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Passed - 01 March 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 134,157 mi

Expires: 28 February 2023

Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Failed - 01 March 2022 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 134,157 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 2 Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 17 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 132,208 mi

Expires: 27 February 2022

Minors: 3 Advisories: 14

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
Advisory Rear Shocks absorber dust covers deteriorated.
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Failed - 15 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 132,206 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 13

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
Advisory Rear Shocks absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Passed - 11 February 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,134 mi

Expires: 27 February 2021

Minors: 3 Advisories: 7

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Minor corrosion on coil springs
Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear Axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Failed - 10 February 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,133 mi

Major: 2 Minors: 3 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Minor corrosion on coil springs
Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear Axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passed - 26 February 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 129,175 mi

Expires: 27 February 2020

Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 26 February 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 129,173 mi

Major: 3 Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

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 Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 28 February 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,490 mi

Expires: 27 February 2019

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Failed - 28 February 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,490 mi

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Passed - 23 February 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 119,279 mi

Expires: 27 February 2018

Advisories: 6

Failed - 23 February 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 119,279 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passed - 18 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 113,315 mi

Expires: 27 February 2017

Advisories: 5

Failed - 18 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 113,315 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
Advisory front brake pads low
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Passed - 10 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 106,027 mi

Expires: 27 February 2016

Advisories: 1

Failed - 10 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 106,027 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 1

Failed - 11 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 100,137 mi

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passed - 11 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 100,137 mi

Expires: 27 February 2015

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passed - 14 February 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,196 mi

Expires: 27 February 2014

Advisories: 1

Passed - 07 February 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,761 mi

Expires: 27 February 2013

Advisories: 2

Passed - 28 February 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 79,324 mi

Expires: 27 February 2012

Failed - 17 February 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 79,130 mi

Major: 1

Passed - 11 February 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 72,427 mi

Expires: 12 February 2011

Advisories: 3

Failed - 11 February 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 72,427 mi

Advisories: 3

Passed - 13 February 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 61,210 mi

Expires: 12 February 2010

Advisories: 2

Failed - 12 February 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 61,210 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 3

Passed - 17 May 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 52,319 mi

Expires: 16 May 2009

Passed - 09 May 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 39,057 mi

Expires: 09 May 2008

Passed - 29 April 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 2,363 mi

Expires: 09 May 2007

Advisories: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for OU03WRZ?

The MOT expires on 19 March 2026.

What is the tax status of OU03WRZ?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.

What are the specifications of OU03WRZ?

This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of OU03WRZ?

This vehicle produces 156 g/km of CO2 emissions.