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LR53DXE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration LR53DXE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,686 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 109,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,407 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,037 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
- N/S/F BRAKE READINGS FLUCTUATING
- FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW ON EDGES
11 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 98,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F BRAKE READINGS FLUCTUATING
- FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW ON EDGES
- REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,265 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
- front brake discs worn
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND CENTRE (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
4 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,070 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022 8 Jun 20264 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,557 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box corroded ,and slight blow from exhaust flexible joint
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box corroded ,and slight blow from exhaust flexible joint
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge through to 2nd layer of rubber , advise replacement asap
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,082 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- exhaust flexible joint and rear exhaust box rusty and split
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,242 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded .
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,491 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,291 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,739 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust corroded
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,059 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,931 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 8 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,137 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 8 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,586 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013 8 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,395 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011 8 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,542 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 8 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,542 MI
8 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,128 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,128 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,850 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 8 Jun 202613 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,290 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2007 8 Jun 202613 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,290 MI
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LR53DXE was registered on 2003-09-18
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