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CP53CLU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration CP53CLU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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170 Total Defects Recorded
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,672 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023 21 Jun 202627 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,748 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- rear silencer corroded.
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,056 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust system corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,056 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust system corroded.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,098 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted] rear silencer corroded.
- n/s/r o/s/r shock/absorbers outer covers insecure.
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,098 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted] rear silencer corroded.
- n/s/r o/s/r shock/absorbers outer covers insecure.
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,041 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted] o/s/r shock/absorber outer casing insecure.
- rear silencer/exhaust corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted] o/s/r shock/absorber outer casing insecure.
- rear silencer/exhaust corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,560 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle. [covers fitted] n/s/r o/s/r shock/absorbers outer plastic covers insecure.
- silencer corroded.
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- unable to check some components underside of vehicle. [covers fitted] n/s/r o/s/r shock/absorbers outer plastic covers insecure.
- silencer corroded.
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,484 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- front tyres wearing on inside edge.
- exhaust system corroded.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- exhaust system corroded.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,791 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer corroded.
29 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer corroded.
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,270 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,195 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,195 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,640 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,845 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside 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)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside 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)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,348 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,371 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,371 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,846 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,417 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,245 MI
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CP53CLU was registered on 2003-10-24
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