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AV53WSO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AV53WSO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Aug 2026
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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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94 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,679 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,450 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
7 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,684 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,189 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox sump corroded
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,353 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,462 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,633 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202624 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,608 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front pads getting low
- washer pipe split
- Rear tyres cracking
- Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding
- Rear brakes slightly sticking
24 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,608 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front pads getting low
- washer pipe split
- Rear tyres cracking
- Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding
- Rear brakes slightly sticking
20 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure mount broken (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front inner brake pads seem low
- washer pipe damaged
- slight bind in rear brakes
- both rear tyres low on tread & cracked
- Nearside Rear side light brighter than expected
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,743 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
- front washer pipe split
- both rear tyre treads cracking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
14 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
- front washer pipe split
- both rear tyre treads cracking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,390 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,233 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,130 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,126 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,257 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,446 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 13 Jun 20261 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,646 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,149 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,702 MI
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AV53WSO was registered on 2003-10-25
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