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LS53ENY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LS53ENY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,124 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,563 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,305 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,136 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,964 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,122 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Seat belt buckle missing ALL (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,787 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,466 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,590 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,759 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,677 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak. slight deteriation on rear exhaust.under trays fitted.
1 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,227 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2015 12 Jun 20261 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
9 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,234 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,707 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,680 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,040 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011 12 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,258 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 12 Jun 20264 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,277 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009 12 Jun 20264 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,197 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,402 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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LS53ENY was registered on 2003-10-24
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