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CP53CLJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration CP53CLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,876 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust box corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust box corroded
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,878 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,878 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,592 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,916 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022 20 Jun 20261 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,212 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper 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)
- slight oil leak
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,424 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,996 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,811 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front brake discs liped
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear brake discs corrosion
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Front brake discs liped
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,195 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,195 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,372 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 20 Jun 202626 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Reason(s) for failure
- offside rear lamp water traped inside Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,056 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,715 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,783 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 20 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,693 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 20 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,737 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,813 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,813 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,282 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 20 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,282 MI
20 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,673 MI
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CP53CLJ was registered on 2003-11-27
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