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FD53DNF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FD53DNF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
11 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,515 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2026 5 Jun 202619 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,586 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,973 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,334 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coolant leak radiator ()
22 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coolant leak radiator ()
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,178 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022 5 Jun 20262 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,512 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021 5 Jun 20267 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,329 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020 5 Jun 20267 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,329 MI
5 Jun 202616 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,535 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,154 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,435 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,684 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,127 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2015 5 Jun 20265 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,781 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,947 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012 5 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,198 MI
5 Jun 202611 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,709 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2011 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,844 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,422 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,771 MI
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FD53DNF was registered on 2003-11-24
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