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FL53UXJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FL53UXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 30 Jan 2027
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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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82 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 113,678 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,593 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF AND NSF (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF AND NSF (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,093 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,734 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- advise under trays fitted
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))
5 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise under trays fitted
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,957 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,525 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022 3 Jun 202628 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,747 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020 3 Jun 202628 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,747 MI
3 Jun 202628 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,598 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019 3 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,009 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under body surface rust and rear exhaust rusty
2 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,006 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust very rusty
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,918 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 3 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,925 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 3 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,011 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 3 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,185 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,709 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,523 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,523 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,709 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 3 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,826 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 3 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,635 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 3 Jun 20262 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,717 MI
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FL53UXJ was registered on 2003-09-22
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