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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration DN53SBV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 22 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,848 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Covers Fitted
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,755 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,457 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024 19 Jun 20268 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,563 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023 19 Jun 20264 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,983 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake inbalance on front wheels
- rear exhaust box corroded
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,030 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,030 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,233 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 19 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,825 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019 19 Jun 202615 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,426 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018 19 Jun 202617 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,013 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 19 Jun 202619 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,367 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 19 Jun 202619 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,276 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 19 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,673 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 19 Jun 202623 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,429 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,145 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 19 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,145 MI
19 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,579 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,687 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 19 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,150 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007 19 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DN53SBV was registered on 2003-12-23
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