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LR53GOP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LR53GOP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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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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66 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 116,446 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027 9 Jun 202630 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 116,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,177 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,177 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,144 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted. ()
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,144 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted. ()
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,708 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats. ()
10 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats. ()
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,942 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,048 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside 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))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,604 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021 9 Jun 202624 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,604 MI
9 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,097 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,649 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 9 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,379 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,691 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,681 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,395 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 9 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,491 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 9 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,487 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012 9 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,468 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,548 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 9 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,988 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,305 MI
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LR53GOP was registered on 2003-09-25
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