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LR53EUB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LR53EUB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,559 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x bulges - Yellow chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working Both stop lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & cracking - Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on limit - Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,798 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,798 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,651 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,611 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 62,611 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
11 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,265 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,933 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
31 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,409 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202629 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,301 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,184 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202617 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,782 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202617 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,511 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,332 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015 10 Jun 202619 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,070 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,352 MI
10 Jun 202625 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,352 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013 10 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,045 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,556 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,514 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2010 10 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,048 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009 10 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,920 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,440 MI
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LR53EUB was registered on 2003-09-30
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