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LR53PFF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LR53PFF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 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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65 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,379 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,630 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged slight insecure ()
19 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,630 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged slight insecure ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,654 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamps need polishing
- Rear wiper not clearing screen
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,498 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,498 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,926 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,925 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
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,298 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,298 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,298 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt is slow to retract.
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,764 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019 7 Jun 202628 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,245 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,301 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear High level brake light has LED's missing but less then 50%
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,310 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,850 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,618 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,969 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,419 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202626 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,474 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,241 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
1 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,375 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,453 MI
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LR53PFF was registered on 2003-09-29
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