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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS52YLT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Apr 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 98,362 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2027 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 98,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,906 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
31 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,556 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,202 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 55,544 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 55,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,697 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,633 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021 6 Jun 202629 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 42,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,776 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 38,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,664 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019 6 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,521 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018 6 Jun 20268 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,212 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 6 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,427 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,083 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,831 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,493 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,453 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202617 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,655 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202624 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 20,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
21 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,874 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202624 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,769 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,775 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008 6 Jun 202613 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,441 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2007 6 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!
LS52YLT was registered on 2003-01-31
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