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FH53HWM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FH53HWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,046 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,924 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,950 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023 4 Jun 202610 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,170 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,602 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,894 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020 4 Jun 20265 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,236 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
4 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 44,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
15 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,267 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust rear box deteriorated
- Font hub components rusty
- Rear hub components rusty
15 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb outsides its seating (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb outside its seating (1.8.A.1b)
- Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (1.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- Rear hub components rusty
- Exhaust rear box deteriorated
- Font hub components rusty
30 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,798 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
30 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,798 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,190 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2013 4 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,211 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2012 4 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,613 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 4 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,768 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 4 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,605 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 4 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 14,605 MI
4 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,150 MI
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FH53HWM was registered on 2003-12-23
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