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GL53CTX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53CTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
14
Passes
3
Failures
82.35%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,676 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to failure criteria (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,216 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- fuel pipe on fuel filter damp - cleaned off and stayed dry - advised to recheck
- exhaust rear silencer and front pipe slightly deteriorated
- Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front, all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel pipe on fuel filter damp - cleaned off and stayed dry - advised to recheck
- exhaust rear silencer and front pipe slightly deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front, all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,909 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- rear tyres approx 3mm - nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes close to failure criteria (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
28 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes close to failure criteria (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
- rear tyres approx 3mm - nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,309 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
- offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,165 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,111 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,672 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,552 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,117 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 26 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,991 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,902 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 26 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,958 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008Advisory 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)
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,375 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007 26 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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GL53CTX was registered on 2003-11-29
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