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LR53BXC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,805 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack/perish
- front exhaust support rubbers starting to perish
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam focus not checked due to bulb not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
- fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack/perish
- front exhaust support rubbers starting to perish
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,087 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023 7 Jun 202623 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,265 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,298 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2022 7 Jun 202629 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,159 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,276 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,276 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,084 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres heavily worn on inside edges
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres heavily worn on inside edges
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,560 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018 7 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,675 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017 7 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,079 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 7 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,081 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,034 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,890 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,890 MI
7 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,970 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,884 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,056 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
20 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,757 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,243 MI
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LR53BXC was registered on 2003-09-19
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