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GF53GXG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GF53GXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,690 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking fluid (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment possibly insecure lever (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,040 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside steering gaiter is twisted
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,827 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Macpherson strut 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,446 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,502 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,962 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,151 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,621 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- all tyres cracking/perishing
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,081 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2015 16 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,081 MI
16 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,538 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014 16 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,749 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,236 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 16 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,986 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,669 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,382 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,122 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 15,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,573 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007Advisory 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)
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GF53GXG was registered on 2003-09-19
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