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GF53GZV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration GF53GZV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush worn [movement] ()
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,392 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,403 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box in poor condition
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge
- Brake wear indicator on
18 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released When lights on (1.2.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake wear indicator on
- Rear exhaust box in poor condition
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,250 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at downpipe flexy (7.1.2)
- Rear numberplate lights poor
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at downpipe flexy (7.1.2)
- Rear numberplate lights poor
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,507 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroding
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,507 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroding
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,896 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 18 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,536 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 18 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,156 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 18 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,934 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,836 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 18 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,816 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 18 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,673 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 18 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,673 MI
18 Jun 202622 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,151 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,538 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GF53GZV was registered on 2003-09-29
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