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DN53SBX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration DN53SBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 15 Oct 2019
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,399 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING
18 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,543 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2018 19 Jun 202630 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,224 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING
8 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,452 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BOX CORRODING
- OIL LEAK ON TRANSMISSION
8 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR FOULING N/S OF SUBFRAME (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BOX CORRODING
- OIL LEAK ON TRANSMISSION
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,630 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 19 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,651 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014 19 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,546 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,058 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 19 Jun 202626 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,588 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,297 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,144 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,847 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 19 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,610 MI
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DN53SBX was registered on 2003-12-23
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