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DF53DSE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration DF53DSE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,473 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 21 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,382 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,786 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,884 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 21 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,172 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 21 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,460 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,300 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 21 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,392 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2009 21 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,285 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,497 MI
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DF53DSE was registered on 2003-12-08
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