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LD53FPF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LD53FPF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,133 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,565 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory 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))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,640 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,380 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,352 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,085 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,169 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,152 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019 7 Jun 202611 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,152 MI
7 Jun 20267 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,677 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
- n/s and o/s front suspension inner, wish bone rubber bushes have slight wear.
6 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s front suspension inner, wish bone rubber bushes have slight wear.
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,857 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,558 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,776 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015 7 Jun 202627 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,993 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014 7 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,444 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2013 7 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,076 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012 7 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,321 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,321 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,954 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,347 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 7 Jun 20266 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,814 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,148 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2007 7 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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LD53FPF was registered on 2003-09-08
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