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FE53FJC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FE53FJC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,447 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,595 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,553 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,869 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022 5 Jun 202621 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,869 MI
5 Jun 202625 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,769 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021 5 Jun 202617 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,565 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,969 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,848 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,010 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,473 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,132 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202614 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,641 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 5 Jun 20266 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,288 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory 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)
27 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,077 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,637 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
30 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,600 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,925 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 13,925 MI
5 Jun 202615 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,759 MI
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FE53FJC was registered on 2003-09-05
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