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LR53ETF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LR53ETF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,093 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,028 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,399 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023 10 Jun 20265 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,544 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Both brake disc corroded
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Both brake disc corroded
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,815 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,974 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020 10 Jun 20267 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,327 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres perished
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,343 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 10 Jun 20262 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,343 MI
10 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,183 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,371 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,371 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,634 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20265 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,456 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,792 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 10 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,987 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,987 MI
10 Jun 202622 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,923 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010 10 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,398 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009 10 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,406 MI
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LR53ETF was registered on 2003-09-23
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