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GF53GXN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GF53GXN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,460 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,460 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,815 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,608 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,608 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,982 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel filter is damp
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel filter is damp
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak Radiator ()
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,709 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,986 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel filter is damp
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel filter is damp
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,739 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear bump stops are broken
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged
- Nearside rear tyre is perished
- Offside front tyre is worn on both inner and outer edges
- Offside rear brake is grabbing slightly
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre is perished
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Coolant level is low
- Both rear bump stops are broken
- Nearside rear seat is missing
- Offside rear brake is grabbing slightly
- Offside front tyre is worn on both inner and outer edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,448 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,011 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,587 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015 16 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,238 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,766 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 16 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,766 MI
16 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,321 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,750 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
22 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,750 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,907 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2009 16 Jun 20268 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,655 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 16 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,782 MI
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GF53GXN was registered on 2003-10-03
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