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LS53NHY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LS53NHY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,145 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,055 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,741 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,516 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,508 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202626 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,250 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- engine management light on
- Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,985 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 6 Jun 20262 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,985 MI
6 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,185 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,795 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,815 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,890 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,890 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,191 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,191 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,559 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,025 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,076 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2009 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,310 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2008 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,218 MI
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LS53NHY was registered on 2003-10-28
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