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GL52FTX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GL52FTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 27 Jan 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,718 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Spare tyre defective Flat ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Close to being considered excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Close to being considered excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,203 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
14 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,889 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,048 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,120 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022 24 Jun 202620 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,328 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021 24 Jun 202620 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,164 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2020 24 Jun 202615 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,631 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
15 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,750 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2018 24 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,999 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017 24 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,999 MI
24 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,173 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016 24 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,557 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,884 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202620 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,884 MI
24 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,780 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,612 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,884 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,917 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,670 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202616 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,717 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
3 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,191 MI
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GL52FTX was registered on 2003-01-03
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