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LB53FSD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LB53FSD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 42,952 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 38,615 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (heavy cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 35,308 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 32,400 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 29,820 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in both rear tyres 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 28,509 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 28,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 27,665 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 7 Jun 202612 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 27,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,955 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 26,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,461 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018 7 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,973 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,411 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,066 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,177 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,554 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,692 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,949 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 13,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,625 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,967 MI
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LB53FSD was registered on 2003-12-20
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