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CF53CDX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration CF53CDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- 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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90 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,522 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 68,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,221 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Cap Seal Perished
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded N/S Inner Wheel Arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML On Dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded N/S Inner Wheel Arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
- Fuel Cap Seal Perished
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,490 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,725 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished & Cracking 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 2.0mm Approx (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Cap Seal Perished
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking Outer Sidewalls & Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Corroded Outer Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose At Mounting To Door ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded Due To Water Ingress Across Plate (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded N/S Inner Wheel Arch Area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,448 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Clamp Behind Cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose But Not Likely To Fall Off ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread & Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,493 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021 17 Jun 20264 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 49,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,958 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020 17 Jun 20265 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,853 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020 17 Jun 20262 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 46,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,074 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019 17 Jun 202626 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,408 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018 17 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,797 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017 17 Jun 202627 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,065 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,584 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 17 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 17 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,161 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 17 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,855 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012Advisory 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)
25 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,530 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011 17 Jun 202625 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,584 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010 17 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 18,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,702 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 17 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,162 MI
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CF53CDX was registered on 2003-11-19
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