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LS53SWU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LS53SWU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,508 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked but light output not effected
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked but light output not effected
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,966 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked but light output not effected
12 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,966 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked but light output not effected
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,482 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lens cracked
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust backbox outer shield corroded and deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lens cracked
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,702 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,702 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
27 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,127 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,950 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202630 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,960 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,075 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,075 MI
11 Jun 202631 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,678 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
31 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,842 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,085 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,155 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,615 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
28 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,061 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,855 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 18,855 MI
11 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,818 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,660 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 13,660 MI
11 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,835 MI
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LS53SWU was registered on 2003-12-15
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