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FD53LWL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration FD53LWL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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139 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,344 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,779 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- secondary bonnet catch stiff
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- secondary bonnet catch stiff
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,237 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,159 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019 8 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,171 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,333 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside 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)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,171 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front ball joint securing bolts have 1 of the 3 bolts sheared off
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
14 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
- Nearside Front ball joint securing bolts have 1 of the 3 bolts sheared off
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,147 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,222 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,464 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,716 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,328 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,483 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,824 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 8 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,147 MI
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FD53LWL was registered on 2003-12-10
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