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LS53FSE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Maroon
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LS53FSE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Maroon
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,787 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,350 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,985 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,588 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,161 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,518 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- undertrays fitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,751 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,177 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- backbox deteriorated
- undertrays fitted
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,890 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,985 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,296 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202624 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,061 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,989 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,989 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,515 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,816 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,364 MI
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LS53FSE was registered on 2003-10-29
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