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GF53ZGV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration GF53ZGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
19
Passes
16
Failures
54.29%
Pass Rate
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170 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,770 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both and d bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- nearside front tyre edge slight wear
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 194,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both and d bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- nearside front tyre edge slight wear
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 190,514 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- lower gearbox support arm bush worn
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,498 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 185,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,595 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- front antiroll bar d bushs slight wear
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 181,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- front antiroll bar d bushs slight wear
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 177,798 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- alternator belt perished
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 177,798 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- alternator belt perished
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,353 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- windscreen washers operation
- offside front tyre edge slight wear
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- windscreen washers operation
- offside front tyre edge slight wear
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,734 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- upper stop light
- no plates condition
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,847 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front spring condition
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,847 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front spring condition
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
28 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,652 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front tyre edge worn
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,652 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre edge worn
- Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,267 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside steering rack wear
- nearside handbrake operation
- centre stop light operation
28 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- centre stop light operation
- nearside steering rack wear
- nearside handbrake operation
4 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,268 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- steering rack wear
- rear brake discs condition
- nearside handbrake operation
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs condition
- nearside handbrake operation
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- steering rack wear
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,233 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
5 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,268 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 22 Jun 20262 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 114,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,371 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013 22 Jun 20263 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,239 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,355 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2011 22 Jun 20268 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
8 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,616 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2009 22 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,875 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 22 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 50,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,587 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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GF53ZGV was registered on 2003-10-25
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