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DF53DRO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration DF53DRO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,474 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026 21 Jun 202610 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,634 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,634 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,315 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 54,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,843 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,787 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,669 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,707 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020 21 Jun 20266 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,920 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 21 Jun 20263 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,402 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Both Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement
- Tested In Wet Conditions
- Rear Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas
- Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
9 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,823 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs corroded.
- drivers seat belt starting to fray.
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,111 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 21 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,478 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 21 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 30,478 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,742 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,854 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 21 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,698 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 21 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,698 MI
21 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,308 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,856 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202612 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,933 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,723 MI
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DF53DRO was registered on 2003-11-25
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