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LB53FRJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LB53FRJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
21
Passes
10
Failures
67.74%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
29 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,979 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,931 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026 10 Jun 20268 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,815 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024 10 Jun 20265 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,616 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023 10 Jun 20262 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,726 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,092 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,103 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,609 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under body covers fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,609 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under body covers fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,134 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,766 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak[s].
7 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,766 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak[s].
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,386 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016 10 Jun 20269 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,386 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,465 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 466,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
5 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,723 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,723 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,356 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 10 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,078 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 10 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,510 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 10 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,399 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 10 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,399 MI
10 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,531 MI
10 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,531 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,629 MI
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LB53FRJ was registered on 2003-12-13
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