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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GF53VLN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 13 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,310 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,310 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,892 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,830 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,203 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,669 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,004 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021 26 Jun 202622 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,087 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,661 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018 26 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,327 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,918 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016 26 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,906 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,234 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 26 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,117 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 26 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,453 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 26 Jun 20266 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,946 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2010 26 Jun 20264 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,785 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202615 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,402 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202618 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,432 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,432 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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GF53VLN was registered on 2003-10-22
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