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GF53FNR
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FNR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,967 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect tyre size: 165/70/14 right size should be 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,525 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2025 22 Jun 202610 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust section is corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust section is corroded
24 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,978 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,035 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,628 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,598 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,106 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,422 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 22 Jun 202622 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,082 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202621 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,748 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,889 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 22 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,476 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 22 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,048 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,675 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 22 Jun 202619 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,952 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2010 22 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,709 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,209 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 22 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007 22 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 12,565 MI
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GF53FNR was registered on 2003-09-19
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