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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LR53PFE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 03 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,504 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory 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))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,436 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2024 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,192 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,795 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022 7 Jun 20262 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,354 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,675 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,779 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
28 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,444 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Reason(s) for failure
- both front tyres badly worn inner edges not showing cords jet Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- both front tyres badly worn inner edges not showing cords jet Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,595 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,316 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside offside rear tyre has deep age cracks and uneven tread pattern not showing cords
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Non-obligatory mirror damaged
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,316 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Offside offside rear tyre has deep age cracks and uneven tread pattern not showing cords
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Non-obligatory mirror damaged
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
27 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,704 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,141 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,644 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,268 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011 7 Jun 202630 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,199 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,830 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202628 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,764 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2007 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LR53PFE was registered on 2003-09-29
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