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AV53WDP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AV53WDP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,021 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,680 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2021 14 Jun 202611 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,198 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2020 14 Jun 202623 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,790 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019 14 Jun 20267 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,998 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,914 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front coil springs corroded and weak
- Both front tyres feathering on inner edges
14 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Undertrays (6.1.B.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres feathering on inner edges
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front coil springs corroded and weak
- Middle and rear exhaust deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,164 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,895 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,258 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside 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)
- Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,003 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 14 Jun 202629 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,089 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,405 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,421 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2010 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,421 MI
14 Jun 202619 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009 14 Jun 202619 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
20 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,004 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2008 14 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,109 MI
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AV53WDP was registered on 2003-11-04
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