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LB53PYT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LB53PYT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 54,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tail exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded almost white (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses starting to perish at centre mounting on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,175 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,175 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,350 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,280 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023 12 Jun 202613 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 52,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,707 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,872 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,090 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 48,090 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,109 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive At engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,740 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,853 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,803 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management warning lamp on
- Child seats fitted unable to fully check seat belts
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,803 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seats fitted unable to fully check seat belts
- Engine management warning lamp on
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,398 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,447 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 26,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
20 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,494 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,187 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,222 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 12 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,311 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,914 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,387 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 13,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,488 MI
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LB53PYT was registered on 2003-12-23
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