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GL53RSV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53RSV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,679 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 74,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working Stays on (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,942 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
4 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,539 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertrays fitted
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
4 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 71,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper 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)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- undertrays fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,310 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 68,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
24 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,208 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,389 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021 23 Jun 202617 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,499 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,429 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2019 23 Jun 20267 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,926 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2018 23 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,925 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017 23 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,253 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 23 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,734 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 23 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
29 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,589 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,954 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 23 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,901 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2012 23 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,146 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2011 23 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,905 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2010 23 Jun 202626 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,318 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009 23 Jun 202614 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,965 MI
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GL53RSV was registered on 2003-11-27
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