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GF53AEO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GF53AEO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 128,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion pin holes throughout system (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,137 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,677 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,053 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,319 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,022 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,801 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,818 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,146 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019 18 Jun 20262 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,146 MI
18 Jun 202619 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,531 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
- EML on
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Under trays fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,407 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- high level brake light not working
- epc light on
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,057 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 18 Jun 202617 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,057 MI
18 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,289 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015 18 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,488 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 18 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,051 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 18 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,783 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 18 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,984 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 18 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,323 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 18 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,086 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008 18 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,096 MI
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GF53AEO was registered on 2003-09-27
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