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GL53VLT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VLT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,725 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / damage (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) 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
- 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b)) 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 cracked / damage (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,110 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,555 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,706 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019 1 Jul 20269 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) 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
- 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)
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,709 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018 1 Jul 20262 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,996 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017 1 Jul 20269 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,800 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016 1 Jul 202615 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,800 MI
1 Jul 202616 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,478 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015 1 Jul 202616 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,090 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2014 1 Jul 202616 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,090 MI
1 Jul 202611 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,485 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013 1 Jul 202613 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,407 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012 1 Jul 202618 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,937 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011 1 Jul 202616 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
19 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,707 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2011 1 Jul 202619 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
19 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,188 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,188 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,641 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2008 1 Jul 20265 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,751 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 1 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL53VLT was registered on 2003-12-18
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