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GL53VCT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VCT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed can be seen in cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Air filter assembly insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,451 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021 2 Jul 20262 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Wing mirror cover missing, exposing sharp edges Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake wear sensor is broken
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,054 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays fitted.
- all the exhaust system is starting to deteriorate.
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,755 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,269 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018 2 Jul 20267 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,145 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017 2 Jul 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,147 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 2 Jul 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,241 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 2 Jul 202621 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 2 Jul 202628 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,506 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013 2 Jul 202628 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,439 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,741 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,741 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,566 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 2 Jul 202629 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,566 MI
2 Jul 202630 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,003 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 2 Jul 202611 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,821 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
27 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,978 MI
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GL53VCT was registered on 2003-12-30
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