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AF53ZBZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration AF53ZBZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 113,952 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- general corrosion to front suspension components
- exhaust det
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 113,952 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- general corrosion to front suspension components
- exhaust det
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,352 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- general corrosion to steering/suspension components
- exhaust det
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,428 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- slight aux belt noise
- exhaust det
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,614 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- rear exhaust det
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,327 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- sump pan damaged
- o/s rear parking brake slightly low
- movement to n/s front upper shock mount
- exhaust det
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,384 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- exhaust corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,676 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,066 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,402 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Roll Bar has moved to the off side
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,799 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,418 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm console bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm console bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,047 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,745 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,871 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,175 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,598 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,541 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,541 MI
11 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,851 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,792 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,792 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,603 MI
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AF53ZBZ was registered on 2003-09-23
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