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GL53HVR
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HVR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 85,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,043 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026 24 Jun 202610 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,434 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025 24 Jun 202614 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,884 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,440 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024 24 Jun 202613 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,200 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023 24 Jun 202612 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,034 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022 24 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,064 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,897 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020 24 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,083 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,939 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018 24 Jun 202616 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,800 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 24 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,335 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,023 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,733 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,595 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 24 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,261 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,261 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,374 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2011 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,248 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202615 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,218 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,324 MI
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GL53HVR was registered on 2004-01-05
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