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GL53AXV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AXV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
9
Passes
6
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,485 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016 21 Jun 202610 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,424 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,655 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,319 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,972 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 21 Jun 202622 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,903 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,090 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 80,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,699 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 21 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 66,699 MI
21 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,028 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GL53AXV was registered on 2003-11-25
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