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FL53UXB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FL53UXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,856 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,846 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust back box slight corrosion
- Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.4.G.4e)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,236 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Low pad warning lamp and engine management lamp on dash
- backbox outer skin loose
- Travel on handbrake lever
- Offside Rear seat belt unable to fully examine due to child seat fitted
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut bearing? (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Low pad warning lamp and engine management lamp on dash
- Offside Rear seat belt unable to fully examine due to child seat fitted
- backbox outer skin loose
- Travel on handbrake lever
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,900 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,618 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,334 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,866 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 3 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,552 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 3 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,332 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 3 Jun 202622 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
20 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,648 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,985 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2009 3 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,769 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2008 3 Jun 202614 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,504 MI
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FL53UXB was registered on 2003-09-22
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