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LB53PTY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LB53PTY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,998 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,360 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025 11 Jun 202624 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 73,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,069 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2024 11 Jun 202623 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,068 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,871 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,514 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,514 MI
11 Jun 202624 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,499 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,774 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2019 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,774 MI
11 Jun 20264 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,124 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,124 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,213 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,826 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,826 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,819 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,919 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,482 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,489 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,954 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,987 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 11 Jun 20269 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,048 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009 11 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,044 MI
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LB53PTY was registered on 2003-12-18
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