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GD53DZC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GD53DZC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 114,948 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,485 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlight bracket broken, headlight still secure
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Wing slightly damaged and corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Wing slightly damaged and corroded
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight bracket also broken, headlight still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,105 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,529 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023 24 Jun 20264 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,082 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022 24 Jun 202628 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,601 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021 24 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,067 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,428 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,912 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018 24 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,912 MI
24 Jun 202615 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,797 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018 24 Jun 202615 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,797 MI
24 Jun 202621 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,398 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory 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)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,568 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 24 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,648 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 24 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,371 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,235 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,113 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
7 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,321 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2011 24 Jun 20267 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,183 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2010 24 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,874 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 24 Jun 202622 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,138 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202618 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,626 MI
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GD53DZC was registered on 2003-12-22
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