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AF53PTZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration AF53PTZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 05 Jan 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 130,351 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
6 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 130,351 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,556 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,556 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,303 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,303 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,912 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,912 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,256 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,256 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,386 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,386 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,762 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,367 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,260 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- central brake light not working
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,147 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017 14 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,763 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.
1 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,266 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,266 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,881 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 14 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,339 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,369 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011 14 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,074 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 14 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
13 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,752 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2009 14 Jun 20263 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,742 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2008 14 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,085 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2007 14 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AF53PTZ was registered on 2003-09-06
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