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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GF53CTE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expired 15 Sep 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,988 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Braking system leaking Servo Pipe Work (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,208 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,561 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
10 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
5 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,749 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021 25 Jun 202621 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,273 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020 25 Jun 20267 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,433 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,155 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018 25 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,417 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- both rear tyres perishing
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- both rear tyres perishing
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,275 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016 25 Jun 20268 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,694 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 25 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,042 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,949 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013 25 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,762 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012 25 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,324 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 25 Jun 20268 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,662 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 25 Jun 202610 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,148 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009 25 Jun 202629 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,704 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2008 25 Jun 202629 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 11,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
7 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,772 MI
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GF53CTE was registered on 2003-09-15
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