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LR53DXO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LR53DXO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 55,485 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,321 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 53,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low / smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,594 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 51,594 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,669 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 49,669 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,694 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 42,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,025 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (ENGINE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,428 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019 15 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,033 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,902 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017 15 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,235 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,235 MI
15 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,825 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Advisory 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)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 15 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,803 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 15 Jun 202623 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,369 MI
15 Jun 202623 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,369 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012 15 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,684 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011 15 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,741 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 15 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,355 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,399 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2008 15 Jun 202619 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,930 MI
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LR53DXO was registered on 2003-09-17
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