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FE53FHB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration FE53FHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,131 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,534 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust backbox corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,783 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,783 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,216 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear exhaust back box skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,216 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear exhaust back box skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,547 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,381 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,921 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,807 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,064 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,599 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
12 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,456 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,802 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,475 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,115 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,115 MI
5 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,831 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,862 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007 5 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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FE53FHB was registered on 2003-09-25
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