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GF53BCY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration GF53BCY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,460 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- revers lights inop
- exhaust sleeve/rear box corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,055 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust sleeve - back box corroded
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust sleeve - back box corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,487 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- O/s outer sill corroded
- Exhaust sleve -back box corroded
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- O/s outer sill corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust sleve -back box corroded
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,281 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot kit, throwing grease. Advise replacement.
- O/s/r road spring corroded.
- O/s outer sill corroded, advise remedial repair.
- Front tyre's worn on inner edges. O/s/f close to canvas. advise wheel alignment.
- Advise new front wiper blades.
- Wear in n/s/f rack knuckle.
- Rear exhaust box corroded as is center exhaust sleeve.
- Advise new front brake flexi hoses, both have deep cracks, but not to cords.
- Advise front to rear wheel interchange.
- 15kg fluctuation on front brakes.
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,858 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- nearside reverse lamp inoperative
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- nearside reverse lamp inoperative
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,731 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded.
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,857 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,830 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R coil spring corroded on lower coil
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling
- corrosion on O/S outer sill/under seal bubbling/lifting
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1 led not working)
18 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling
- corrosion on O/S outer sill/under seal bubbling/lifting
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1 led not working)
- O/S/F anti roll bar drop link upper dust boot splitting
- N/S/R coil spring corroded on lower coil
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,187 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box outer skin peeling
- light corrosion on O/S outer sill/under seal bubbling/flaking
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1 led not working) (1.2.1b)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,473 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion to exhaust system
- HEAVY LIP ON FRONT DISCS, PADS GOOD
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,268 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres are low on inner edge
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,162 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 26 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,266 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 26 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,960 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 26 Jun 20268 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,917 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012 26 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,225 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,793 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 26 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,793 MI
26 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,354 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009 26 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,955 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2008 26 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,369 MI
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GF53BCY was registered on 2003-09-15
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