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LS53VBM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration LS53VBM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,797 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad low warning on dash
- Light body damage / corrosion
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside front brake hose mounting bracket loose
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9 mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad low warning on dash
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside front brake hose mounting bracket loose
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Light body damage / corrosion
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,574 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019 6 Jun 20269 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,317 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ENGINE LIGHT ON
19 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ENGINE LIGHT ON
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,324 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,446 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,471 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 6 Jun 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,374 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 6 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,465 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
12 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,805 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,805 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,564 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,564 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,503 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2009 6 Jun 20264 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,289 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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LS53VBM was registered on 2003-11-06
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