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LD53TDO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration LD53TDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
21
Passes
8
Failures
72.41%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 111,639 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027 6 Jun 202631 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 111,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 111,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed no readings at exhaust! (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,817 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,491 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,494 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both number plates poor
- n/s v boot damp
- fuel cap seal cracking
- both headlamps poor
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,291 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,137 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,178 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,660 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- e.p.c warning light on
21 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- e.p.c warning light on
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,926 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,439 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,473 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,243 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear number plates starting to fade
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear number plates starting to fade
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,763 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,005 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,005 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,820 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,763 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 6 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,893 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,691 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,923 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
13 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,886 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,375 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2007 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,375 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)
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LD53TDO was registered on 2003-09-18
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