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LS53VRN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VRN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,712 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,801 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working both o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,114 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r wheel binding
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust back box rusty
16 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust back box rusty
- front tyres wearing on edges
- n/s/r wheel binding
17 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,368 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INNER EDGES
17 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,368 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INNER EDGES
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,804 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,804 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,137 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,899 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202620 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,841 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)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,841 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015Advisory 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)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,762 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,672 MI
6 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,672 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,050 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,068 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,716 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,370 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,612 MI
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LS53VRN was registered on 2003-11-20
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