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AV53WDM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AV53WDM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 19 Mar 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,009 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,779 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn d-mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn d-mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,989 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
17 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,450 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
9 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,676 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,284 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2022 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,284 MI
13 Jun 20265 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,754 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,895 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,217 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,217 MI
13 Jun 20262 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,648 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202626 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,532 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,692 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,736 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,885 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,885 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,061 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,861 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,493 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,956 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 13 Jun 202618 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,711 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 13 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,836 MI
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AV53WDM was registered on 2003-10-28
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