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GL53AEC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AEC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 10 Jan 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,077 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14H (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14H (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14H (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14H (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,679 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,654 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14T (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,769 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14T (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14T (4.1.E.1)
- nearside rear brake slightly binding
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,129 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017 20 Jun 202621 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,129 MI
20 Jun 202620 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,546 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,413 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,727 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,022 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,077 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,245 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011 20 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
28 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,134 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 20 Jun 202628 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,134 MI
20 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,996 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 20 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,996 MI
20 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,485 MI
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GL53AEC was registered on 2003-11-07
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