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FP53TLX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FP53TLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2021
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,785 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated.
- 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))
29 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,124 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing
15 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,595 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,595 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,521 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018 4 Jun 20269 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,799 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017 4 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,205 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,992 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 4 Jun 20261 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,314 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 4 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,314 MI
4 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,382 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013 4 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
18 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,892 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012 4 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,246 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 4 Jun 202617 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,018 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,018 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,359 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 4 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 10,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,170 MI
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FP53TLX was registered on 2003-10-15
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