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GF53FET
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FET
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 197,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested sticky brake
- exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,779 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 188,274 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 188,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 180,164 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018 22 Jun 202626 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 173,162 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 173,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Spare tyre defective ()
11 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,529 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front slightly damaged (6.3.1d)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 156,915 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202610 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 156,915 MI
22 Jun 20266 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,612 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 138,023 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 126,003 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,003 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,123 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 113,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
7 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 100,094 MI
Advisory 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)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory 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)
8 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 83,146 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,265 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 22 Jun 20267 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,723 MI
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GF53FET was registered on 2003-09-30
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