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FE53FGO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FGO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 162,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,261 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- nsf droplink dust cover damaged
- rear wiper missing
- fuel filter corroded
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake reserve high
- rear wiper missing
- nsf droplink dust cover damaged
- fuel filter corroded
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,606 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,767 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,329 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,380 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,276 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
5 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)
30 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,507 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,821 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,674 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202619 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,449 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,096 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,267 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,802 MI
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FE53FGO was registered on 2003-09-29
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