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FG53CVA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FG53CVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,064 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower wing excessively corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back Box (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower wing excessively corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,509 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,769 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 185-60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse lights inoperative
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 185-60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 185-60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse lights inoperative
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 185-60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,408 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,909 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,267 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019 3 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,037 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018 3 Jun 202612 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,433 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,177 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in rear bush not considered excessive (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,335 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- 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)
18 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,690 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,037 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,022 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,713 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 3 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,998 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,779 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 3 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
2 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,413 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,587 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FG53CVA was registered on 2003-10-04
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