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CP53CXF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration CP53CXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,760 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,341 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,108 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,290 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024 21 Jun 20268 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,520 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,520 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,145 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- hand brake has slight reserve travel strong advisory
- Rear exhaust back box corroded
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,616 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- hand brake has reserve travel
- Rear exhaust back box corroded
- Rear both sides shock casing corroded
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,046 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,684 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory 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)
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
7 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,294 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front tyre worn bald down to second skin on inner tread Dangerous
- Nearside Front tyre worn bald down to second skin on inner tread Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- engine oil low
- Rear brakes noisey on application
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear number plate lamp a little bit loose but still secure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear tyre tread below 3mm
- Nearside Front steering rack gaiter loose ( fitted a new cable tie to tighten )
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front tyre worn bald down to second skin on inner tread Dangerous
- Offside Front tyre worn bald down to second skin on inner tread Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink split (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front steering rack gaiter loose ( fitted a new cable tie to tighten )
- Nearside Rear tyre tread below 3mm
- Offside Rear number plate lamp a little bit loose but still secure
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- engine oil low
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,066 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,049 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 21 Jun 20262 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
4 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,299 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,892 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,670 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013 21 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,696 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 21 Jun 20262 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,520 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,520 MI
21 Jun 202618 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,472 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,089 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2008 21 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,564 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2007 21 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 9,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
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CP53CXF was registered on 2003-12-05
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