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LR53PHX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LR53PHX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 03 Jan 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,619 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,232 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,232 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,275 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023 7 Jun 202620 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,275 MI
7 Jun 202630 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022 7 Jun 202630 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,514 MI
7 Jun 202624 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,838 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,334 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 7 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,323 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,244 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,267 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016 7 Jun 20266 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,115 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,568 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 7 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,245 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,955 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2012 7 Jun 202620 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,956 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2011 7 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,603 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 7 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,603 MI
7 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,823 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,285 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2008 7 Jun 202625 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,957 MI
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LR53PHX was registered on 2003-10-07
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