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CV53PYF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration CV53PYF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 07 Aug 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,060 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,534 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,534 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,309 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2024 21 Jun 202624 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,309 MI
21 Jun 20264 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,466 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023 21 Jun 20264 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,466 MI
21 Jun 202630 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,506 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022 21 Jun 202613 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,343 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,343 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,684 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020 21 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,224 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s & n/s rear brake hoses ferrule ends corroding
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,608 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 21 Jun 20262 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,099 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017 21 Jun 20262 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,099 MI
21 Jun 202622 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,383 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016 21 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,388 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,237 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- 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)
24 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,235 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,833 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,207 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 21 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,152 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 21 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,108 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010Advisory 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)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,231 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 21 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,885 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008 21 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,234 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007 21 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,234 MI
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CV53PYF was registered on 2003-09-27
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