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AX53LCE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AX53LCE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,448 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022 13 Jun 202615 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,287 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021 13 Jun 20268 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- OSR Tyre Tread Cracked
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,472 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust Corroded
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust Corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,142 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust Corroded
- Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edges
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyres wearing On Inside edges
- Exhaust Corroded
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,455 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight Noise OSR Wheel Bearing
- Exhaust Corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Slight Noise OSR Wheel
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre badly worn on edge
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- offside front tyre badly worn on edge
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,550 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,441 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,160 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,160 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,601 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,601 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,146 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,734 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,158 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,028 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,697 MI
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AX53LCE was registered on 2003-12-20
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