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DX53FWM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration DX53FWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
21
Passes
8
Failures
72.41%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear tyres aspect ratio do not match
20 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,585 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,824 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,824 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,911 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023 19 Jun 202617 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,975 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal cracking
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,942 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021 19 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,373 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,698 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019 19 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,722 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine light on.
- Radiator fan switch leaking coolant.
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,446 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Off side rear brake binding.
- Coolant leak radiator fan switch leaking.
- Engine light on.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,446 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak radiator fan switch leaking.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Off side rear brake binding.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Engine light on.
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,248 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing inside edges, advise alignment check
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,580 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,417 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2014 19 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,417 MI
19 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,689 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,689 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,679 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012 19 Jun 202611 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,491 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 19 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,985 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 19 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,464 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 19 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 18,464 MI
19 Jun 202627 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,217 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 19 Jun 202623 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,540 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 19 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,030 MI
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DX53FWM was registered on 2003-09-01
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