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LS53EOC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LS53EOC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,090 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,102 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,770 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,866 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested abandoned due to blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,988 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock cover insecure
- slight oil leak
- rear silencer deteriating
- Offside Rear shock cover insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,228 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,378 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,432 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,525 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,712 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,664 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,074 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,402 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,402 MI
11 Jun 20264 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,492 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,851 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,485 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,021 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,021 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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LS53EOC was registered on 2003-11-12
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