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FG53CVC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FG53CVC
- 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
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,057 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026 3 Jun 202628 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,038 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,245 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,905 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,280 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022 3 Jun 20262 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,806 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,382 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020 3 Jun 202613 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,467 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,467 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,614 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018 3 Jun 202612 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,173 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,153 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,901 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,901 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,222 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2014 3 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,834 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013 3 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,755 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012 3 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,172 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 3 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,080 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 3 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,589 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 3 Jun 202620 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,170 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 3 Jun 202623 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,606 MI
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FG53CVC was registered on 2003-09-30
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