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LM53FYY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LM53FYY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,347 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,561 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,561 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,275 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202628 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,678 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 2/ o/s front tyre at leal limits and worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test
- 3/ n/s front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test
- 1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,374 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
9 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,216 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust becoming loose at centre joint.
11 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,221 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
11 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
21 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,517 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,230 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
2 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,320 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014 6 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,784 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,501 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,614 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 6 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,614 MI
6 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,475 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,380 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,380 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,466 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LM53FYY was registered on 2003-12-06
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