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LR53DXW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LR53DXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 86,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,150 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,358 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025 7 Jun 202617 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,745 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024 7 Jun 20265 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,402 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,481 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165 70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern outer edge area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern outer edge area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165 70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,573 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle has slight intermittent misfire
- Back box casing heavily corroded
- Nearside Front Coolant leak Near side of radiator ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front 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 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,620 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front flexi exhaust deteriorated.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside front outer c.v. gaiter inner clip deteriorated.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,205 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,188 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,373 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,373 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,614 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 7 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,140 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 7 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,737 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 7 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,056 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 7 Jun 202612 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,346 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 7 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,901 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2011 7 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,411 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
6 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,456 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2008 7 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,263 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2007 7 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,263 MI
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LR53DXW was registered on 2003-09-20
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