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FE53FFL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FFL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Apr 2021
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 233,186 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 233,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 217,499 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 217,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 201,005 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202620 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 201,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 183,665 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 183,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 165,437 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 165,437 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,181 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,256 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 149,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,260 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 5 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 141,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,344 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,440 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,815 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,812 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,988 MI
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FE53FFL was registered on 2003-09-02
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