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GL53VAM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VAM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 20 Apr 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
21
Passes
9
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 57,740 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 57,735 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 50,413 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 50,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both rear shocks corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,455 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated leaking grease
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 49,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated leaking grease
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,519 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorating
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,853 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 44,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 43,411 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 43,411 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,373 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges and outer side walls damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,167 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 37,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,230 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 2 Jul 202628 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 35,230 MI
2 Jul 202622 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,879 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,810 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 2 Jul 202630 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 30,810 MI
2 Jul 202618 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,356 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,356 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,790 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,091 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,056 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 2 Jul 202619 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,137 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 2 Jul 202627 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,116 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 2 Jul 202622 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,128 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 2 Jul 202624 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,484 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 2 Jul 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 5,396 MI
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GL53VAM was registered on 2003-11-29
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