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GF53OKJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GF53OKJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 23 Mar 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,840 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- slightly long handbrake travel
- n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated
- n/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s
- headlamp images poor
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,953 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake high
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake high
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,063 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s brake light dim
- different size tyres fitted front and rear
18 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on shock lower bolt on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s brake light dim
- different size tyres fitted front and rear
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,965 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre perishing
- travel on handbrake
- slight play offside front drop link
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- travel on handbrake
- slight play offside front drop link
- nearside rear tyre perishing
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,489 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Both rear tyres perished
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,353 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flexi blowing slightly
- engine oil leak
- osf tyre worn on inner edge 1657014
16 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,353 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre worn on inner edge 1657014
- exhaust flexi blowing slightly
- engine oil leak
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,215 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,553 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,265 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 6 Jul 202628 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,779 MI
6 Jul 202628 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,779 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 6 Jul 202612 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,614 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,758 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,721 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,788 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009 6 Jul 20266 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,459 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 6 Jul 20268 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,469 MI
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GF53OKJ was registered on 2003-10-04
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