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LS53EHU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LS53EHU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
3 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 56,726 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- fuel cap seal perrishing
3 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 56,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- fuel cap seal perrishing
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 53,875 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 53,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,559 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Three leds not working in centre stoplight
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 51,559 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Three leds not working in centre stoplight
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,612 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023 12 Jun 202623 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,137 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,398 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202613 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 49,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,665 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,441 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,150 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
- Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall
- Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall
- Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
- Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,386 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre perished in the tread
- Front tyres bald on inner edges
- Front lower arm bushes soft
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,623 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
14 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,954 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,954 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,899 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,770 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,733 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,428 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 12 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,043 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,043 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,186 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,186 MI
12 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,223 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008 12 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,991 MI
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LS53EHU was registered on 2003-10-17
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