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GD53LFJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GD53LFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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165 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,375 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside steering rack inner joint has play
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside door mirror mounting damaged
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside steering rack inner joint has play
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- oil level was below minimum but has been topped up
- Nearside door mirror mounting damaged
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,514 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,494 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,140 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush is split and has moved over (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- washers poor and pipe split
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy in poor condition , joint loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre very perished and worn on low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- washers poor and pipe split
- oil level low
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy in poor condition , joint loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre very perished and worn on low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush is split and has moved over (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,905 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- washer pipe split on n/s
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bat moves in inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear washer not working
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting and incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush squeaky
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bat moves in inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush squeaky
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting and incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear washer not working
- washer pipe split on n/s
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,588 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- rear silencer in poor condition
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- rear silencer in poor condition
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,369 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge almost to cords , recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- rear silencer in poor condition
- aux belt in poor condition
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- rear silencer in poor condition
- aux belt in poor condition
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge almost to cords , recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,833 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn more on the inner edge
- wipers poor
- o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly out of line
- nail in n/s/f tyre
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- wipers poor
- o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly out of line
- nail in n/s/f tyre
- front tyres worn more on the inner edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,807 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019 24 Jun 20269 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,866 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
- windscreen wipers smeary
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,330 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,054 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brakes binding slightly. suggest inspection.
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,242 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 24 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,658 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,960 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,960 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,041 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,650 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,759 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,861 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 24 Jun 202627 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,134 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2009 24 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,124 MI
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GD53LFJ was registered on 2004-01-17
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