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CF53CEX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration CF53CEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,519 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
20 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,279 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central brake light partly not working.
- o/s/n/s/r shock absorber covers damaged.
- Front number plate cracked.
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central brake light partly not working.
- Front number plate cracked.
- o/s/n/s/r shock absorber covers damaged.
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,344 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 18 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,335 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,577 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- undertrays
- unable to see rear inner pads clearly
- oil leak
- brake pad warning light on
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,345 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016 18 Jun 202627 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,389 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,193 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
28 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,369 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013Advisory 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)
28 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory 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)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,562 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012 18 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,562 MI
18 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,195 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 18 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,736 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009 18 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 18 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,957 MI
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CF53CEX was registered on 2003-11-17
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