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AX53CZJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AX53CZJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,290 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocks slightly corroded
5 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear shocks slightly corroded
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,389 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms (2.4.G.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms (2.4.G.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,435 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,662 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- lower engine/gearbox mount worn
28 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- lower engine/gearbox mount worn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,411 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,411 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,259 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 16 Jun 202614 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,396 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 16 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,623 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 16 Jun 20269 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,789 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,973 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 16 Jun 202626 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,110 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,998 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,323 MI
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AX53CZJ was registered on 2003-12-16
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