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LR53PHV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LR53PHV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 06 Mar 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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53 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 126,630 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,258 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Flexi Leaking (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush = Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,232 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps glazed (4.1.4 (b))
27 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,085 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,825 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,588 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022 7 Jun 202618 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,575 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Number plate is cracked
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Front Number plate is cracked
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,415 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,415 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,261 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 7 Jun 202622 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,387 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 7 Jun 202628 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,358 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 7 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,786 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 7 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
17 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,139 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,520 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,995 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202630 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,357 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 7 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,368 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,368 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,404 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202610 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,404 MI
7 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,469 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,796 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LR53PHV was registered on 2003-09-29
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