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AV53WDX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration AV53WDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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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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125 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,901 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- underside & components starting to corrode
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes sticking (borderline test) (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))
- minor coolant & oil leaks
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- underside & components starting to corrode
- minor coolant & oil leaks
- Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes sticking (borderline test) (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear unions corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,407 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,821 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,821 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,280 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Especially Offside** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Especially Offside** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,056 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front brake pads wearing thin
- centre exhaust clamp broken
- oil leak front sump plug
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,619 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- sump/sump plug in poor condition
- auxiliary belt in poor condition
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,753 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust deteriated
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust deteriated
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,194 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear rear exhaust box heavy corrosion of skins
- Rear no rear belts checked seats folded/stowed
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear rear exhaust box heavy corrosion of skins
- Rear no rear belts checked seats folded/stowed
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,365 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear brakes have slight bind
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,870 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017 13 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,342 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2016 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,748 MI
13 Jun 20265 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,748 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2015 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,391 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2014 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,849 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2013 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,286 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2012 13 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,750 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202622 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,094 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,160 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,347 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,081 MI
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AV53WDX was registered on 2003-11-14
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