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FG53CPU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration FG53CPU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
20
Passes
14
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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124 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,718 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at time of test
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 152,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative direction (4.9.1 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,565 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust silencer outer corroded, but secure and not blowing at time of test
- Nearside Rear brake pipe union which goes into flexi corroded, further investigation advised
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory lamp has Leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 150,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear brake pipe union which goes into flexi corroded, further investigation advised
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear exhaust silencer outer corroded, but secure and not blowing at time of test
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory lamp has Leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,715 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Small chip in windscreen not affecting view of the road
3 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,715 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Small chip in windscreen not affecting view of the road
20 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn near limit (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pad wear lamp illuminated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner near limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint gaitor has a small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,386 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner, no inner construction found at test, advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
- radiator leaking
- exhaust emission test only just met the required levels
- Rear Exhaust section corroded through outer skin
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent, works occasionally (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent, works occasionally (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust section corroded through outer skin
- exhaust emission test only just met the required levels
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner, no inner construction found at test, advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,566 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlamp beam image`s are poor
3 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlamp beam image`s are poor
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper half not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,752 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
5 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,752 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,484 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,424 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Sidelight working 50%
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,806 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018 3 Jun 202610 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,652 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- exhaust rusty
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- exhaust rusty
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,852 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- item removed from drivers view prior to test.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- item removed from drivers view prior to test.
- engine management warning lamp stays illuminated.
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,684 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,684 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,708 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,039 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013Advisory 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)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,134 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 3 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,617 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,505 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 3 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
15 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,391 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 3 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,817 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008 3 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,518 MI
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FG53CPU was registered on 2003-09-24
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