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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GF53TXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 13 Dec 2019
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,486 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear of wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear of wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,037 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,780 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,780 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,484 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,993 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 27 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,554 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014 27 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,240 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013 27 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,739 MI
27 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,739 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012 27 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,300 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 27 Jun 202624 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,844 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,743 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
15 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,022 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 27 Jun 20269 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,726 MI
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GF53TXJ was registered on 2003-10-29
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