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GF53CUH
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration GF53CUH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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156 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 149,953 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- underneath covers fitted
- rear silencer det
- rear axle corroded
- o/s/f outer sill corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & damaged (0.1 (b))
20 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 149,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & damaged (0.1 (b))
- underneath covers fitted
- rear silencer det
- rear axle corroded
- o/s/f outer sill corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,249 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- underneath covers fitted
- rear silencer det
- rear axle corroded
- Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & det & damaged (0.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- underneath covers fitted
- rear silencer det
- Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & det & damaged (0.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,504 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & damaged (0.1 (b))
- underneath covers fitted
- rear silencer det
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & damaged (0.1 (b))
- underneath covers fitted
- rear silencer det
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,165 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box rusty
7 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box rusty
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,618 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake disc s rusty
- Nearside Front headlight bracket broken
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake disc s rusty
- Nearside Front headlight bracket broken
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,705 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust rusty
9 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust rusty
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,421 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,890 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
1 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever no movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front wiper blade split
- Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,331 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
19 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,918 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,515 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,023 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,023 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,535 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
13 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,846 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,846 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,963 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011 25 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,208 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,208 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,241 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2010 25 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,995 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,380 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2008 25 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,309 MI
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GF53CUH was registered on 2003-10-01
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