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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GL53CKC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 14 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,119 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026 26 Jun 20262 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,500 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,443 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Handbrake comes up high.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Handbrake comes up high.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,595 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023 26 Jun 202623 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,621 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022 26 Jun 202616 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,119 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021 26 Jun 202619 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,768 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,701 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019 26 Jun 202617 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,756 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018 26 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,388 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017 26 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,388 MI
26 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,390 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust generally rusty
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,898 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 26 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,078 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,858 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,858 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,749 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,027 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 26 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,814 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 26 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,792 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009 26 Jun 202610 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,655 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202610 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,655 MI
26 Jun 20269 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,444 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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GL53CKC was registered on 2003-10-24
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