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GF53YFW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GF53YFW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,199 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear shocks corroded
13 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 97,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear shocks corroded
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,053 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse light not working.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse light not working.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,500 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 91,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage fouling track rod on wheel rim (2.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling track rod on wheel rim (2.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,889 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlamp aim on lower end of limit
- headlamp beam patterns on limit
- Nearside body sill panel damaged not excess
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,548 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,515 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 24 Jun 20268 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,593 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,975 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres have age cracks
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,453 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyres have age cracks
- EML is on
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyres have age cracks
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,863 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back starting to split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back starting to split (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,863 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back starting to split (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back starting to split (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,886 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)
30 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,599 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,072 MI
24 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,072 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 24 Jun 20267 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,791 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,771 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,783 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 24 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,038 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 24 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,435 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,553 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,634 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 24 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 15,634 MI
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GF53YFW was registered on 2003-11-22
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