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GF53CUV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration GF53CUV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,739 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,770 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,804 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,428 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing excessively low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing excessively low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,848 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under tray(s) fitted obscuring some under side components
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- under tray(s) fitted obscuring some under side components
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,343 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight excess grease
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,714 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 25 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,459 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- under trays fitted
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,186 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,381 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,576 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 25 Jun 202615 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,884 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 25 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,217 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,088 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,456 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2010 25 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,584 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 25 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 25 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,520 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF53CUV was registered on 2003-09-26
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