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GP53CVX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration GP53CVX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 216,784 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 216,784 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 202,128 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp loose and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 202,128 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp loose and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 189,830 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
- Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 189,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 180,752 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust box corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 180,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) 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)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 173,152 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 18 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,411 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre punctured
- Nearside Front indicator bulb faded
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- both front shock absorbers appear to be leaking but testes under wet conditions
- clutch slipping
- front registration plate slightly faded
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre punctured
- front registration plate slightly faded
- clutch slipping
- both front shock absorbers appear to be leaking but testes under wet conditions
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front indicator bulb faded
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,051 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,402 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake may need adjust starting to come up high
- Offside Front suspension arm rear bush starting to split
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- hand brake may need adjust starting to come up high
- Offside Front suspension arm rear bush starting to split
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,732 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads getting low
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,859 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 18 Jun 202625 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,761 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 18 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
25 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,814 MI
18 Jun 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,814 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013 18 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,349 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,097 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,172 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 18 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
4 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,296 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 18 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,652 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008 18 Jun 202610 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,547 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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GP53CVX was registered on 2003-11-29
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