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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GF53ZWG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 21 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested Due to failures (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Backbox outer skin heavily corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake wear sensor wire (4.11 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,925 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,339 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,025 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Bullet hole's. (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Bullet hole's. (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak Engine. ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flex. (7.1.2)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,719 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure locking device missing. (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak ()
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,401 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine management light on.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,091 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015 21 Jun 20264 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,812 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 21 Jun 20264 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,821 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 21 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,868 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 21 Jun 202611 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,360 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,898 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,809 MI
21 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,809 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202616 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,160 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202616 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,160 MI
21 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,468 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GF53ZWG was registered on 2003-11-21
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